A proposed classification scheme for Rorschach autisms.

E E Wagner; R C Rinn

doi:10.2466/pms.1994.78.1.29

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A proposed classification scheme for Rorschach autisms.

E E Wagner·R C Rinn

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Abstract

Exner's WSUM6 score includes only a select few of the Rorschach "autisms" (i.e., perceptual-cognitive distortions) observed by various authors over the years. A logical and clinically relevant classification scheme was presented which is inclusive enough to capture most types of Rorschach autisms. These include relationship errors (RELERs), hyperattentional errors (HYPERs), and errors of underattention (HYPOs). Empirical comparisons among diagnostic groups on these three categories of autisms were recommended.

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E E Wagner, R C Rinn. 1994. A proposed classification scheme for Rorschach autisms.. https://doi.org/10.2466/pms.1994.78.1.29

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