The Rorschach Inkblot Method (RIM) Is Not a Test: Implications for Theory and Practice

Although the Rorschach has traditionally been referred to as a "personality test," it does not measure how much personality people have. Because it does not measure anything, the Rorschach is not a test; rather, it is a method of generating data that describe personality functioning. Rorschach data can be interpreted from many different theoretical perspectives, but theory is not necessary to explain the utility of the Rorschach Inkblot Method. Viewing the Rorschach as a method promotes full use of the available data, both perceptual and thematic, to paint a comprehensive picture of personality structure and dynamics.