Rotter Incomplete Sentence Blank

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The Rotter Incomplete Sentence Blank is a projective psychological test developed by Julian Rotter. It comes in three forms, for different age groups, and comprises 40 incomplete sentences, usually only 1-2 words long such as "I regret ...". The subject is asked to complete the sentence.

[edit] References

• Rotter Incomplete Sentence Blank Manual by Rotter, Lah, & Rafferty

[edit] External links

• Social Learning Theory of Julian Rotter
• DeltaBravo.net

The Rotter Incomplete Sentence test is a projective test where you are given a series of incomplete sentences that you are to complete, or finish.

By grouping and evaluating the responses an evaluator can make some judgements about your psychological state of mind. This test, originally developed in 1950, is widely used in a variety of evaluations. There are many variations on this kind of test, with some tests specifically geared toward testing sex offenders and other behaviorally dysfunctional persons.

The Rotter Incomplete Sentence test typically has 40 questions that you are required to complete. Sample questions similar to those on the standard Rotter test are shown below, with some "typical" responses following the sentence "stems".