On the basis of formal definition and of empirical findings it is proposed that Rorschach M responses are indeed related to planful or secondary process thinking. It is urged that Rorschach responses be regarded as approaches to measurement of ongoing spontaneous cognitive processes rather than as the processes themselves.
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