Annual Update on Experimental and Neurophysiological Rorschach Research (1.5 CEs)

SPA E-Learning Center | 2024 SPA Convention

Abstract

This session aims to provide an update on recent research conducted using experimental and/or neurophysiological approaches to advance our understanding of the Rorschach response process. First, Pianowski et al. present findings from a study analyzing data from a Brazilian sample consisting of 87 remotely administered protocols using digital inkblots and 80 in-person protocols using printed cards in a traditional format. They focus on the technical and scientific aspects of the R-PAS Administration Application (Admin App) and explore equivalence between remote and in-person administration formats. Next, Dauphin et al. examine the relationship between variables from the Perception and Thinking Problems Domain of R-PAS and off-task eye-tracking behaviors, assessing the extent to which eye-tracking data support the validity of R-PAS variables related to psychotic phenomena. Lorenzoni et al. then investigate traumatic experiences using a multi-method approach, combining R-PAS variables, the International Trauma Exposure Measure (ITEM), and an eye-tracking task, with a focus on CritCont% and its correlation with stress, distress, and trauma. Lastly, Camelio et al. present preliminary findings on the effects of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) over the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (dlPFC), aimed at exploring the link between emotional processing and color perception in the Rorschach task.

Chair

Luciano Giromini | University of Turin, Italy

Goals & Objectives

Assess how transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) targeted at the dlPFC may influence cognitive performance and emotional modulation during the Rorschach test.
List key features and functionalities of the R-PAS Admin App for both in-person and remote administration using digital inkblots.
Explain how eye-tracking abnormalities may inform clinical understanding of visual processing deficits in clients with psychotic disorders.
Discuss the validity of the CritCont% variable

Presentations

Applicability of the R-PAS Administration App and investigation on the equivalence for its remote administration with digital inkblots

Giselle Pianowski, Universidade São Francisco, Ruam Pimentel, 2 University of Toledo- US, Department of Psychology and Gregory Meyer, University of Toledo

Seeing Beyond the Blots: Eye Tracking and the Rorschach

Barry Dauphin, University of Detroit Mercy, Harold Greene, University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit, MI, Mindee Juve, Appleton VA Clinic, Appleton, WI, Mellisa Boyle, University of Toledo Medical Center and Ellen Day, Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center, Cleveland OH

The Rorschach Performance Assessment System and Traumatic Experiences: An Eye Tracking Study

Alessandro Lorenzoni¹, Francesca Ales², Luciano Giromini¹ and Alessandro Zennaro², (1)University of Turin, Italy, (2)Department of Psychology, University of Turin, Turin, Italy

Color Perception and Emotion: studying Rorschach responses using tDCS and eye-tracking

Martina Camelio¹, Chiara Conti¹, Adolfo Di Crosta², Rocco Palumbo², Roberta Lanzara¹ and Piero Porcelli³, (1)University of Chieti, Italy, (2)Department of Psychology, University “G. d’Annunzio” of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy, (3)University of Chieti

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