Sex Differences in Scores on the Structured-Objective Rorschach Test

Abstract

Evidence suggests that men are superior to women in analytical and problem-solving abilities. Data for 10 Structured-Objective Rorschach Test scores were obtained for 44 college men and 89 college women. The results indicated that: (a) men were superior to women in Theoretical ( W) and Original ( O) attributes ( p = .05); (b) women were superior to men in the control of energy, Activity Potential (M) factor ( p = .001), but they could not use this ability as effectively as men in theoretical problem-solving, although the men demonstrated a higher level of anxiety.