Hermann Rorschach
Psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, Rorschach Test
Born
November 8th, 1884
140 years ago
Died
1922
103 years ago — 38 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Switzerland
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A Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst developed the Rorschach inkblot test, a projective psychological test consisting of 10 inkblots created to assess personality structure and identify emotional functioning. The test became a vital tool within clinical psychology. Contributions to psychoanalysis included exploration of the unconscious and personality assessment methods. Academic pursuits included studying at the University of Zürich, leading to significant theoretical frameworks in psychological interpretation. His methodologies facilitated the understanding of human emotions and behaviors through subjective analysis of inkblots.
Developed the Rorschach inkblot test
Contributed to personality assessment
Explored unconscious processes in psychology
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