Rorschach Assessment of Adolescents Theory, Research, and Practice
This book on Rorschach assessment addresses both the complexities of adolescent development and the intricacies of differentiating between normal and abnormal behavioral manifestations. It presents the theory, research, and basic practices of Rorschach as
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Shira Tibon-Czopp Irving B. Weiner
Rorschach Assessment of Adolescents Theory, Research, and Practice
Advancing Responsible Adolescent Development
Series Editor Roger J.R. Levesque Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, USA
More information about this series at http://www.springer.com/series/7284
Shira Tibon-Czopp • Irving B. Weiner
Rorschach Assessment of Adolescents Theory, Research, and Practice
Shira Tibon-Czopp Goldsmiths, University of London London, UK
Irving B. Weiner University of South Florida Tampa, FL, USA
ISSN 2195-089X ISSN 2195-0903 (electronic) Advancing Responsible Adolescent Development ISBN 978-1-4939-3150-7 ISBN 978-1-4939-3151-4 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-1-4939-3151-4 Library of Congress Control Number: 2015950471 Springer New York Heidelberg Dordrecht London © Springer Science+Business Media New York 2016 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. Printed on acid-free paper Springer Science+Business Media LLC New York is part of Springer Science+Business Media (www.springer.com)
Preface
This book is addressed to practitioners and researchers who are interested in adolescent development, personality assessment, and the Rorschach Inkblot Method. Adolescence is a complex and varied developmental phase, characterized by dramatic physical, mental, and psychological changes. Physically, the usual adolescent growth spurt transforms adolescents from their childhood stature to much of their adult size and strength, and the pubertal emergence of secondary sex characteristics alters their shape and appearance. Mentally, adolescents become capable of abstract thinking and increasingly familiar with the world around them. From a developmental perspective, adolescents come to grips with the tasks of adjusting to their bodily changes, individuating from their parents, becoming involved in social and romantic relationships, and beginning to establish a sense of their personal identity and advance toward adulthood. Adolescents vary considerably in the pa
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