Projective methodology "The non-existent animal"

The method of "non-existent animal" - projectiveand is used to assess individual mental characteristics, self-assessment and self-assessment. It can be used in almost all age groups, starting from preschool age.

Instructions

Before the subject is put a sheet of blank paper, soft colored pencils and an eraser.

The task can not be done with a marker, pen andpaints, since the degree of pressure on the pencil is important for interpretation. Then the instruction follows: “Draw a non-existent animal, give it a name and tell about it.”

Interpretation

The method “Non-existent animal” is focused on the use of even the smallest details in the interpretation.

Position on the image sheet

Normally, the figure should be in the middlelines, and the sheet itself - to be vertically. If the position of the picture is shifted up, then it can be interpreted as a high self-esteem, when combined with other characteristics, the interpretation is different - dissatisfaction with the situation in the world. This person has a tendency to self-affirmation. If the picture is more focused on the bottom of the page, then we can talk about uncertainty, low self-esteem, depression.

Head (replacing its part)

The method of "non-existent animal" is interesting in that the head can acquire

completely unusual forms.However, if this part is turned to the right, it can be assumed that the drawing was painted by an active person, and all that they plan for is most often carried out. The subject is not afraid to implement their ideas. If the head is turned to the left, the subject is prone to reflection, reflection. Perhaps there is a fear of activity (requires clarification with other details). If the head is aimed at drawing, then this can be interpreted as egocentrism.

On the head should be the main organsfeelings Ears talk about how a person perceives information. For example, big ears say that a person is curious, "like a sponge" perceives the flow of information received. The mouth speaks about speech activity. The more carefully drawn this detail, the more pronounced this property. By the eyes you can talk about human fears. The larger the iris, the more strongly the subject experiences this feeling. The method “Non-existent animal” sometimes leads to the fact that it is necessary to interpret additional details. For example, horns. When combined with various additional drawings, they can indicate either aggression or defense.

Feet, feet, pedestal

Рассматривая эти детали, стоит остановиться на их proportions in relation to other sizes of the figure. According to them, one can judge about deliberation or, conversely, frivolity, rationality and superficial judgments. The projective technique “Non-existent animal” can also show the level of control over the subject's judgments, his behavior. This is indicated by the way the legs are connected to the body. Uniformity, one-pointedness speak about conformity of judgments.

Tail

This part expresses the attitude of a person towardsown actions, decisions, which shows the method of "non-existent animal." Interpretation: with the tail turned to the right we will see the attitude to our own actions, to the left - to thoughts. A positive and negative color is expressed in whether the tail is raised or lowered.

Total energy

This indicator is estimated by the numberdepicted details. The more elements, the higher the energy. In addition, there may be functional or decorating details. With their presence, we can talk about the energy coverage of different areas of human activity.