Corresponding Author Information: Benjamin A. Berry

Session Abstract: This session focuses on recent research using an experimental and/or neurophysiological approach to advance our understanding of the Rorschach response process. First, Berry and Meyer report on an experimental manipulation of visual processes on the Rorschach task through the use of specially-designed goggles. In two experiments, they examine the impact of (1) right- and left-lateralized brain processes and (2) induced impairments of visual attention on Rorschach performance, with particular emphasis on the inkblot locations participants use to structure their responses. Next, Juve et al. present findings from an eye tracking study demonstrating that individuals with increased self-reported distress tend to show shallower, less complex visual processing. Ales et al. then present eye tracking data showing that Space Reversal and Space Integration responses involve two distinct visual processing approaches to solving the Rorschach task. Giromini et al. close the session by presenting fMRI data on the role of the dorsal attention system in the production of more versus less complex Rorschach responses.

Chair Information: Luciano Giromini | Department of Psychology, University of Turin, Italy

Presentation 1 Title: The Effects of Manipulating Visual Processes on Rorschach Performance

Presenters:

Benjamin A. Berry | Department of Psychology, University of Toledo, Ohio

Gregory J. Meyer | Department of Psychology, University of Toledo, Ohio

Emily T. O'Gorman | Department of Psychology, University of Toledo, Ohio

Manali Roy | Department of Psychology, University of Toledo, Ohio

Larson E. Sholander | Department of Psychology, University of Toledo, Ohio

Joni L. Mihura | Department of Psychology, University of Toledo, Ohio

Presentation 2 Title: General Psychological Distress and Visual Processing on the Rorschach: Evidence for shallower, less complex processing with increases in self-reported distress

Presenters:

Mindee Juve | Department of Psychology, University of Detroit Mercy, Michigan

Mellisa Boyle | Department of Psychology, University of Detroit Mercy, Michigan

Ellen Day | Department of Psychology, University of Detroit Mercy, Michigan

Barry Dauphin | Department of Psychology, University of Toledo, Ohio

Harold Greene | Department of Psychology, University of Detroit Mercy, Michigan

Presentation 3 Title: On the use of white space in the Rorschach: An eye tracking study

Presenters:

Francesca Ales | Department of Psychology, University of Turin, Italy

Luciano Giromini | Department of Psychology, University of Turin, Italy

Alessandro Zennaro | Department of Psychology, University of Turin, Italy

Presentation 4 Title: Dorsal Attention Network and Rorschach Complexity: An fMRI Study

Presenters:

Luciano Giromini | Department of Psychology, University of Turin, Italy

Enrico Vitolo | Department of Psychology, University of Turin, Italy

Donald J. Viglione | California School of Professional Psychology, Alliant International University, San Diego, California

Alessandro Zennaro | Department of Psychology, University of Turin, Italy

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