THE TEST WARTEGG

The Wartegg completion test  is a projective drawing test, has eight spaces in white 4cm by 4cm squares in two rows Each square is blank except a small sign, such as a dot or a line, that is given as the starting point of a drawing. For example, a dot is located in the centre of square.

The applicants are instructed to complete the eight drawings, incorporating the given sign into the drawing. Like other projective drawing tests, Wartegg’s test is based on the assumption that the content and the qualitative aspects of the drawings reflect the personality of the candidate. For example, a higher than average number of human drawings in the protocol is generally interpreted as a sign of sociability.

The line type, the form in the lines, the use of spaces, each indicating a personality trait.


Interpretation :

• The first field is the self-concept how the individual perceives himself.
• The second field is the affection, indicates the emotional, the ability to relate and how it is perceived affective and emotionally.
• The third field is the ambitions, goals, objectives and project of life.
• The fourth field how the individual behaves in front of their anxieties and repressions.
• The fifth field concerning the impulses.
• The sixth field indicates the cognitive components of personality.
• The seventh field is sexuality.
• The eighth field indicating the ability to comply with rules and responsibilities