Answer to Question #291168 in Psychology for Didi

Question

According to the controversy surrounding the publication of the Rorschach inkblot test on Wikipedia. I would like you to discuss your thoughts about this issue. Here are some questions to get you started:

What are your thoughts about publishing vs. protecting personality tests?

What factors need to be considered in making this decision?

What are the implications of publishing this type of information?

Does the test itself (in this case, the Rorschach) and its intended use (e.g., a diagnostic measure) matter, or would you feel the same way about any personality test used by psychologists? What leads you to take this position?

Answer 1

Ink blot test is a test involving evaluation of a subjects response to ambiguous ink blots. The test is used to measure personality depending on the quality of responses.

Access to the test results should be protected to ensure their validity including persuasiveness when reported especially in a legal context and to reduce false diagnosis and misapplication by non professionals.

Factors to be considered when publishing the test

The purpose for which the test is being done.

Legal repercussions

Consent of the individual

Implications of publishing

Can cause legal exposure

Can cause overarching ethical issues

Damage of ones reputation

Whether the test matters

The test itself matters and it's intended result and the type being applied really matters as the test leads to exposure of one's personality and can have negative repercussions on someone.