A review of recent research addressing the utility of the Rorschach

To address the utility of the Rorschach, the author synthesized a large sam ple (N = 138) of empirical, quantitative research published in the past 20 years. Longitudinal and behavioral criteria and ecological incremental vali dity beyond self-report and interview were emphasized because of their rela tionship with test applications. Methodological issues (temporal consistenc y, diversity, clinician judgment), applications (treatment outcome, schizop hrenia, thought disorder. depression and suicide risk), and selected Rorsch ach variables are addressed. The evidence reveals that many Rorschach varia bles are efficient tools for clinical, forensic, and educational applicatio ns. The test is particularly useful in (a) individualizing case conceptuali zations and interventions and (b) predicting and evaluating outcomes. These conclusions are consistent with using the Rorschach as a behavioral proble m-solving test that illuminates the interaction among psychological, biolog ical, and environmental factors.