1. What are the contributions in this paper?
Using a multiple regression approach with a large developmental sample ( N = 460 ) of Rorschach protocols from psychiatric, forensic, and nonclinical control groups, the authors created continuous multi-variable Composite scores corresponding to the Comprehensive System ( CS, Exner, 2003 ) Perceptual-Thinking Index ( PTI ), Hypervigilance Index ( HVI ), and Suicide Constellation ( SCON ).. Support for this hypothesis also comes from a Page 2 of 24 http: //mc. manuscriptcentral.. Thus, there is support for using them dimensionally as the authors do in this study rather than only as a dichotomous indicator.. Additional analyses suggest that the new Composite scores were more reliable than and at least as valid as the original Indices.
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2. What is the final regression equation for the Rorschach?
The final regression equations are derived by multiplying each variable by its raw b value, summing the results, and adding the constant.
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3. What is the limitation of this research?
A limitation of this research is that the great majority of the records used across theanalyses were administered by CS methods and statistically modeled to approximate R-Opt administration.
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4. What is the way to interpret a possible Suicide Concern?
The authors also recommend that a SC-Comp score of 7 be interpreted as suggesting a possible Suicide Concern that is worthy of being evaluated, though with recognition of the risk for false positive scores.
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