Psychological evaluation and testing in the court-martial context.

Paintings and drawings of emotionally and mentally disturbed persons have been the subject of many psychological and psychiatric investigations. The psychological evaluation of graphic art can probably be considered as the oldest “projective” technique. Paintings and drawings have been systematically studied by psychologists and psychiatrists from three different aspects: 1, As indicators of the developmental stage reached in perceptual, motor and intellectual functions (Goodenough, 1926; Graewe, 1932; Bender, 1938; Gesell and Ames, 1946).

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Psychological evaluation at juvenile court disposition.

Professional Psychology Research and Practice ◽

10.1037/0735-7028.33.3.300 ◽

2002 ◽

Vol 33 (3) ◽

pp. 300-306 ◽

Cited By ~ 17

Author(s):

Thomas Hecker ◽

Laurence Steinberg

Keyword(s):

Juvenile Court ◽

Psychological Evaluation

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The Psychodynamic Impact of Coronary Bypass Surgery

The International Journal of Psychiatry in Medicine ◽

10.2190/u8y8-gcng-m3xl-hvvy ◽

1981 ◽

Vol 10 (3) ◽

pp. 273-290 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Shari Thurer ◽

Frederick Levine ◽

Robert Thurer

Keyword(s):

Physical Condition ◽

Bypass Surgery ◽

Coronary Bypass ◽

Psychological Evaluation ◽

Coronary Bypass Surgery ◽

Subjective Meaning ◽

Before And After ◽

Defensive Mechanisms

Twenty-one individuals underwent extensive psychological evaluation before, and four months after, coronary bypass surgery, that examined: defensive mechanisms; fantasies and distortions; subjective meaning of the procedure; and transference and projections. Patients showed a significant improvement in their physical condition and indicated vigorous psychodynamic activity. Both before and after surgery many patients: a) used denial; b) misconceived the procedure; c) developed a subjective explanation of etiology; d) mourned; and e) revered their surgeon. Following surgery, many patients: a) rationalized their decision; b) reviewed their life and changed priorities (valuing human closeness, devaluing work); and c) recognized their mortality (engendering a renewed interest in life and/or rage).

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