Ink Blot Test

                In class we took a look at the Rorshach Inkblot Test. After comparing our answers to what people most normally see, I was quite interested with the results. On many of the tests the answer I chose is not even one of the “common answers” on the website. So, I don’t know if that means anything or not, but the thought is quite captivating. For instance, on one of the blots it said that I should have seen a face or multiple faces. I saw two pistols lined up opposite from one another and in their holsters. There were several other blots that this happened on as well! But, I did find some images that were described on the website as well!

                I do not think that these tests are very liable. I do not really know how they can base someone’s personal likeness on what they see. Everybody sees different things. The thing I really do not understand is how people can say that someone has schizophrenia or paranoia because they saw an oil lamp in a picture. I did see the oil lamp, and I am pretty sure I do not have schizophrenia or paranoia. This is just one example of why I do not believe that these tests are reliable and/or accurate.

One Big Blur

                The human eyes are very complex organs in the human body. They are what we use to see with. According to a new study, each eye is not what it seems. They are actually seeing blurred images. The thing that helps us to see these images clearly is our brain. Our brain acts as a medium that takes the two different “levels” of blurriness that our eyes are seeing, and turn them into one clear picture. What I mean by two “levels” is that each eye sees a blur. However, both eyes see a different type of blur. The left eye will see a completely different blur than the right eye! So therefore, the brain takes both of these blurs and finds the happy medium of the two blurs. This happy medium is the images we see when we open our eyes. Our brain has to work all the time, just so we are able to see what is happening.

1. 73. About Average.    2. No I don't think so.

1. 46. Bad.     2. Yeah maybe.

1. 97. Average.    2. Yes, it seemed like an actual IQ test.

A. What is intelligence? The ability for someone to solve a problem on their own.

Which is more important: Emotional Intelligence, or Intellectual Intelligence? I believe that emotional is, because if your emotional intelligence isn't in check, then that could effect your intellectual intelligence.

Is intelligence learned or inherited? I believe that intelligence is mainly inherited. You will think the same way your parents do.

What did you learn about yourself while doing these tests? I learned that I am pretty much average, but I think that I could do better on an actual IQ test.