Hermann Rorschach (Swiss psychiatrist)

Hermann Rorschach was a Swiss psychiatrist best known for creating the Rorschach Inkblot Test, which is used to assess personality and emotional functioning. Introduced in 1921, the test involves showing a series of inkblots to individuals and asking them what they see. Their responses can reveal insights into their thought processes, feelings, and interpersonal dynamics. Rorschach believed that people project their inner experiences onto ambiguous stimuli, making the test a tool for understanding their psychological state. His work has influenced psychology and is still used in various clinical settings today for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.