The diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder(GAD)using the rorschach test

Subject Areas : روان درمانگری

Fateh Rahmani ¹ (PhD University of Kordestan)
Mahdi Salehi ² (University of Kordestan)

Received: 2015-06-05 Accepted : 2015-06-05 Published : 2007-12-22

Keywords: the Rorschach, generalized anxiety disorder, Diagnosis,

Abstract :

This study explored the descriptive indices of the Rorschach and Exner's Comprehensive System (ECS; Exner, 2003) in diagnosing generalized anxiety disorder among Iranian population. Clinical interviews based on DSM-IV were used to screen 30 patients with generalized anxiety disorder and 30 non-anxious subjects. The Rorschach test was administered and scored using ECS. Profile analyses and MANOVA provided access to an index, based on Rorschach variables, which distinguished the patients with GAD, named Anxiety Index (ANXI).