In modern society, psychology is actively developing. Now almost every organization seeks to include a psychologist in the staff. What is it for? To know the emotional state of employees, help them relieve stress, assist in solving various problems. The "Non-existent animal" test allows you to consider many areas of human life and at the same time does not take much time from the employee. In the article we will try to learn more about this technique.
Psychological test "Non-existent animal"
In general, an experienced psychologist will tell you that it would be more correct to conduct not one, but four tests with animals. This is necessary in order to fully "see" the psychological portrait of a person. These tests are:
- "Non-existent animal".
- "Evil Animal".
- "Happy Animal".
- "Unfortunate animal".
But still, the main and most informative is the first option, which is most often used by practicing psychologists around the world. The remaining options can also be taken for analysis, but as an addition to the main test.
For the first time, the "Non-existent animal" method was proposed by M. Dukarevich, but then it did not receive such popularity, it was refined and tested. Although already in those days it was clear that this technique could provide a lot of useful information. Now psychologists more often resort to the methodological instructions of A. Wenger and, according to his transcripts, give the results of the "Non-Existent Animal".
Understanding the theory of this technique or any others like it is quite simple. Drawing, a person depicts on paper everything that happens in his soul. And he doesn't do it on purpose. His subconscious works for him. This is a projective test "Non-existent animal", the decoding of which shows us the inner world of the person being tested. Here everything is expressed in the form of lines: character traits, fears, desires, pressing problems and much more.
The task of the psychologist in the "Non-existent animal" test is to interpret the results, i.e. understand: why a person drew this or that line, why one has sharp corners, while the other has all of them rounded. Here you can find answers to many questions. And sometimes people, listening to the results, wonder how a psychologist can know such innermost secrets. But they themselves told about everything, drawingdrawing.
You can't be completely sure that a drawing test like "Non-existent animal" will produce a correct result. Many factors influence this. If you need a more serious and accurate assessment of the internal state, then use personality questionnaires. When processing the results of the Non-Existent Animal, the psychologist can give an exclusively subjective assessment. These are just hypotheses that require confirmation by the test person.
Having received the test results, the psychologist compares them with the patient's statements, his behavior, emotional state, makes inquiries about how a person lives and what worries him at a given period of time.
Validation and Approbation
Before a methodology can be put into practice, it must be validated and tested. What are these strange words? This is a kind of test for accuracy. Researchers take a group of people and learn in advance about their life situation, their problems and desires, and then offer to draw an animal that does not exist. According to the test "Non-existent animal", the interpretation of the results from the psychologist is compared with the data that are available in fact. If these indicators have something in common, then the hypothesis is considered accepted and the next step begins.
Now the researchers need a group of people about whom nothing is known. They are asked to draw the same animal, and then they process the results. If during the study it was revealed that in this group there area person who has a tendency to psychopathy, conduct additional testing. If this diagnosis is also confirmed and experts recognize him as a psychopath, then the technique can be officially considered valid and approved, and can also be used by all psychologists.
What the picture hides
With this test you can find out:
- At what level is the mental development of the test subject.
- Which approach to reality prevails: emotional or rational.
- At what level is the psychomotor tone, increased or decreased activity.
- Does a person know how to control himself and whether he plans his future actions, as well as his impulsiveness.
- Which is higher: validity or rigidity.
- Does anxiety exist in a person's character, and at what level is it at the time of the study.
- Which fears prevail and how strong are they.
- Are there depressive tendencies.
- How the patient reacts to stressful situations.
- Does the person show aggression, and if so, in what form.
- Who is the subject: an extrovert or an introvert.
- How demonstrative his actions and expressions are.
- Is his need for communication satisfied.
- Perhaps he himself avoids communication with others.
- Is he a full member of society.
- Are there antisocial tendencies.
- What is the attitude towards the sexual sphere, are there any problems in thisdirection, and if so, what kind.
- How does the subject feel about family issues, is this topic important to him, and what kind of relationship does he have with individual relatives.
Instructions
To pass the "Non-existent animal" test, you will need a pencil and a white piece of paper. The task is to draw an animal that does not exist anywhere in the world. This may include individual parts of other animals, but not an exact copy of them.
It is desirable that the subject be in silence and without unnecessary witnesses. He should not think about any problems or be distracted by extraneous conversations. Now consider the options for which non-existent animals can be encountered during the test and what each stroke means.
Pattern position
In the "Non-existent animal" test, interpretation begins by considering the position of the drawing on a piece of paper. This detail can tell a lot about your self-esteem and position in society.
If your animal is drawn in the upper corner of the sheet, then this indicates that you have too high self-esteem, you love yourself very much and are always satisfied with any of your actions. And at the same time, this is a sign that you are not happy with how others evaluate you. By placing the drawing in such a place, you are trying to show what heights you plan to achieve. And also the fact that you direct all your efforts to please others, or rather, strive to comply with the standards that are accepted in your social circle.
The bottom animalpages, speaks of low self-esteem. You are not confident in your own abilities and are extremely indecisive. Most likely, you have simply come to terms with what is happening around you and are not trying to change anything. In other words, "go with the flow". Although it is impossible to say for sure. Perhaps this is due to fatigue or events that are happening in your life at the time of testing.
Also say that if the animal is on the left side of the sheet, then you stopped in the past and do not want to leave it. The right side says that a person thinks a lot about his future, makes plans and tries to realize his dreams. In the middle of the sheet, those who live in the present and do not look back at the past and do not look to the future prefer to draw.
Improbable Beast Gaze
In the non-existent animal test, the interpretation is also made regarding where the drawn miracle is looking. Animals look to the left, the authors of which are prone to introspection. Such people quite often engage in the fact that they scroll through conversations that have already passed in their heads and try to come up with more witty phrases. In most cases, invented replicas would have been more successful at the time of communication, but, unfortunately, the brilliant idea did not visit the subject. The authors of such drawings are usually people who have rather serious intentions, but they all remain only in their thoughts.
If the head or gaze of the beast is directed to the right, then this is a better sign. This is evidence that, unlike the previous subject, you do notyou only plan a lot, but also try to do it all in a timely manner. Such people have many friends and are valued at work. Because they know what to do and how to do it. Agree, everyone likes to deal with a person who makes a promise and then keeps it.
Egocentric people have a non-existent animal looking straight into their eyes. This may also be a sign that this is a rather sociable person who communicates a lot and easily makes new friends. Such people are always noticeable even in a large company. They joke a lot, quickly find a common language with new acquaintances. There is always something to talk about with them.
In addition to individual details, pay attention to the direction in which the whole figure is more directed. The ideal location is considered to be simultaneously in three dimensions: future, present and past. This is evidence that the author is a completely happy person who knows how to enjoy life, he has already achieved certain heights and knows what he wants.
The animal can be moved to the left. This usually happens in people who experienced some bright negative events in childhood. This includes such incidents as the divorce of parents or the death of a loved one, and there are also not too serious problems, but they have greatly influenced the psyche of the child and now they haunt even in adulthood. But these are not always echoes of the distant past, it is quite possible that something in the life of the subject happened recently and does not give him a quiet life.
If on paper you can see that the drawing goes far to the right, then this is a sign thata person is trying to protect himself from something. Perhaps these are events that occur in this period, but it is possible that these are incidents from a past life. Such people usually dream a lot, they see themselves in the distant future and try to escape as far as possible from their present self.
Overall impression
When analyzing a non-existent animal, a psychologist can consider not only individual details, but the entire work. As in wildlife, animals in the drawings may have some classification, or rather, they are divided into:
- Those who threaten people around them (they have sharp teeth, fangs or claws).
- Those who are in danger from others (cute animals that are not able to offend anyone).
- Those who have threatening body parts, but at the same time resemble a cute defenseless bunny.
Be that as it may, the painted animal is a reflection of the subject. This is how he sees himself in this world. Let's take a closer look at this section.
If the depicted individual wears human clothes or is simply able to walk upright, then its author has not yet matured emotionally. He is too immature. Usually, normal adults do not attach genitals to their animals. This is the lot of young children who still do not understand what can be drawn and what is better to refuse. But if such organs are visible, then this is a sign of a disturbed psyche. Any hints of sexual characteristics are a signal that a person has an unhe althy fixation on sex, which is not considered the norm.
Proportions and sizes
The picture may be of medium size and not stand out too much, but its presence on the sheet will be quite harmonious. This suggests that the subject has a positive attitude towards the world and towards himself. He is content with his life and has no evil intentions. He is satisfied with the environment, he does not hold a grudge against his acquaintances and, perhaps, does not even have enemies.
A drawing that is too large is open narcissism. Large animals are preferred to draw by small children. In this way, kids try to portray their inflated self-esteem. Another reason for the appearance of a huge beast on a leaflet of an adult is a kind of protection of the individual from the impact on her from others. And such animals are drawn by people who have recently experienced severe stress.
It remains to make out the reason for the appearance of small animals on paper. Usually these are present in people who have mental problems. Such images are rare. This happens when testing people with schizophrenia or other mental illnesses. In addition to small creatures at the bottom of the pages, mentally ill people like to draw diagrams and outlines. Moreover, depicting absolutely illegible drawings, they see in them historical figures, famous people or representatives of the fauna.
Lines and contours
Quite often people, without even meaning it, try to protect their animals. And if in wildlife we are used toto see horns, shells, needles and other "weapons", then on paper these can be completely random lines that, one way or another, protrude above the animal. Sometimes they are pointed a little bolder than the rest. This is considered protection for a fictional pet. But much more interesting for a psychologist is not how they look, but which side they are located on.
If such a shell covers the beast from above, like a turtle, then the subject tries to protect himself from those who are higher than him: bosses, parents, authorities, and so on. If the author is trying to ensure the safety of the lower part, then this indicates that the person is afraid for his authority. Below they have protection from people who occupy an equal position with him, or even are completely one step lower.
Armor can be drawn on both sides. Such people are ready for any life blows. They can fight back for everyone. Particular attention should be paid to the elements on the right side. A sign that a person is ready to the last to defend his opinion to the end. He is absolutely sure that he is right.
There are times when a certain line stands out especially strongly on the body of an animal. This is a sign that the subject is very anxious or expects some kind of blow in the near future. Below is an example of a non-existent animal that shows what kind of defenses can exist. But this is only a small part of what the subjects' imagination is capable of.
Lower part
During the determination in the test "Non-existentanimal "results, you need to pay special attention to the legs. Here, about them, as well as about the eyes, we can say that this is a mirror of the soul. So, if the legs are well drawn, then this indicates that the subject is confident in himself and in his own abilities, knows exactly what he wants and how he can achieve his goal. But the legs may be poorly visible or absent altogether. Such drawings prevail in people who are impulsive and too frivolous. Pay attention to the fact that under frail legs there may be a support. She plays the role of strong, well-marked legs and has a corresponding interpretation.
If the legs are poorly or not at all connected to the body, then you have a person who likes to talk a lot, but even himself, sometimes, does not understand the meaning of his sayings. Don't expect him to keep his word. But if you see that the legs and body are tightly connected, then this person can be trusted. He speaks confidently and understands the essence of his expressions. Most often, such people keep their promise.
Lower limbs can be exactly the same: every line, bend, drawing. This is how the conformists paint. They rarely generate new original ideas. But if the legs of the beast look in different directions, or in general each of them is busy with its own business, then you have a creative person in front of you. She always has her own opinion and does not depend on the criticism of other people.
Head
Big heads are depicted by those who prefer rational thinking. They bring up such qualities not only in themselves, but also appreciate in the people around them. If the beast has especially large ears, then you have a very curious person in front of you. He is not only interested in the attitude of others towards him, but also tries to find out more about what is happening around him.
Next, consider the mouth. If it is open in the animal, and even the tongue peeps out, then the subject is very talkative. He loves to talk and gossip. Sensual people put special emphasis on the lips and draw them well. In some drawings, the teeth stand out especially. This is observed in people who are prone to verbal aggression. Moreover, such aggression is manifested only if a person is forced to defend himself. It happens that the mouth of the animal is ajar, but the teeth and tongue are not visible there. Such a person is very suspicious and is always in a state of alertness.
The nose has been considered a phallic symbol for many years, but only if you do not analyze the drawing of a man. In this case, it is considered a completely expected component of the face. But if a girl focuses on this organ, then this is a clear sign that she is not sexually satisfied, and her young man needs to think about it. When the subjects draw the eyes, they can place particular emphasis on the pupils. This is a sign that something is bothering them at the moment or they are alert. Eyelashes are added by those who are very concerned about their appearance, it is especially not appropriate to add this detail to men.
And the finishing touches: hair, which is often just copied from itself. But sometimes the hairstyle ispointer to sexual orientation. If horns or other sharp objects are clearly visible on the head, then this is a clear sign of aggression. It can be just a defensive reaction or, conversely, express a tendency to attack people. More precisely, only the author of the image can say about their purpose. But if a hairpin or a feather or other item that serves as an ornament is woven into the hair, then this is nothing more than a desire to stand out.
Additional touches
Quite often, people add organs or body parts to their animals that do not play too much role, but are a great way to attract the attention of others. These items are:
- tails;
- feathers;
- tassels;
- curls and more.
If you see any additional limbs in an animal: a third leg, wings and other "accessories", then you have a person who is trying to cover too many activities at once. This may be evidence that the subject is simply a versatile person who has many interests and develops comprehensively. But these body parts can also have a negative message. For example, the fact that a person gets into other people's business and often interferes with others with his advice or gives them extra information, or perhaps tries to do someone else's work.
The tail is that part of the body that is always behind and pursues its owner. In the drawing of a non-existent animal, he personifies all the deeds done earlier,various intentions and even words that have been or will be spoken. A tail that points to the right is a sign that the subject has big plans for the future and will soon try to realize them. But if to the left, then a person cannot let go of the past in any way and periodically returns to those events. And also pay attention to where the tail is pointing. If up, then the subject is proud of everything that he has done in the past, or he expects big victories in the near future. And if down, the person regrets the deeds done earlier, or is afraid to look into the future.
Name
Here is the "Draw a Non-Existent Animal" test almost completed. The last step is choosing a name. It should be as original as the painted animal. This is where fantasy can run wild. And, what is most interesting, each part of the name carries some meaning. Look carefully at your drawing of a non-existent animal and think about what nickname you can give it.
Often people just put together parts of already known words and get something unusual. This style is inherent in those who are dominated by rational thinking. These people try to do everything strictly according to the instructions, always follow the instructions received. They make excellent workers.
There are names that are somewhat reminiscent of scientific ones. Thus, people try to show their mind and erudition. They are generally very confident in their abilities, most likely read a lot and can support almost anyone.talk. Sometimes, subjects don't think about the name for too long and just write a set of sounds. So do people who are frivolous and those for whom the aesthetic side is more important than the rational. In everyday life, they often do rash things.
Funny names are chosen by those who like to laugh at others, and not always in a positive light. Perhaps a person just loves to mock people, point out their shortcomings or weaknesses. In dealing with them, you need to be careful. Names from repetitive sounds, for example, "Nuf-Nuf", are chosen by infantile personalities. Fantasists and those who live in their fantasy world call their animals very long names.
So we have considered the interpretation of the technique of a non-existent animal. All this data will help you to know yourself, understand many problems, find answers to exciting questions.
