Holtzman Inkblot Technique
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Purpose
The Holtzman Inkblot Test (HIT) was invented as an attempt to address some issues surrounding the Rorschach Inkblot Test. The HIT was used to assess the personal structure of the subject.
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Scoring
The scoring includes 22 variables covering the aspects of the patient's response to the inkblot. Many different variables apply when scoring.
22 variables and abbreviations applied
Test standardization
Holtzman and Swartz (1983) undertook a review of 25 years of research on the standardization of the HIT. They reported that:
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