APA Dictionary of Psychology

body boundaries

Updated on 04/19/2018
the definiteness or indefiniteness of the outlines of a body. Barrier responses in Rorschach Inkblot Tests, such as “turtle with shell” and “man in armor,” indicate definite body boundaries, whereas penetration responses, such as “person bleeding” and “torn coat,” indicate indefinite boundaries.
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