Sondhi Test: select the person who is causing your fear or disgust

Know thyself! This test was created in the 20th century by the Hungarian psychiatrist Leopold Szondi. Its main purpose was to reveal the deepest inner impulses, which are under the oppression of the individual. The test is based on an aversion or, on the contrary, sympathy for people on selected photos. Sondhi thought that the traits that annoy us in ourselves, or, on the contrary, are attracted, we tend to project onto others.

Instructions:

Look at the portraits of 8 people, and select the person whom you would for anything did not want to meet in a dark alley at night, since its appearance is disgusting and frightening. Now you can learn the characteristics of the selected portrait.

IMPORTANT!

Please do not wrongly interpret the test results. They are in any case does not mean that you have a mental disorder. The only thing, why is it needed and what has been created - to identify prerequisites for the repressed impulses and inner impulses according to psychoanalytic theory.

In the original test is a series of six (sets) 8 portraits, each of which includes: a homosexual sadist, an epileptic, a catatonic schizophrenic, people with depression and manic. Here is a brief and therefore may be less accurate version.

Test Explanation:

1-. The sadist

Most likely, as a child you suppress manifestations of authoritarianism in their own behavior, the craving for domination and evil inclinations. If you have chosen a portrait of this teacher, in his subconscious you suppress offensive and degrading impulses towards others.

In general, you - a peaceful and harmless people, always ready to help others. If you work in the office, your boss can be difficult to control you. When you do not want to do something, then artificially create obstacles (for example, deliberately late for work, or go to show that you do not have the mood). In the face of difficulties or offenders you occupy a position of passive resistance and ignoring that eventually tire the source of your problems.

2-. Epileptic

Speaking of personality disorders that affect brain disorders (as in the case of epilepsy), it should be noted that the characteristics of diagnosis, such as: impulsivity, irritability, sudden releases of anger and aggression. If this full-headed man creates in you a sense of fear or disgust, it is likely, as a child you have suppressed just such displays of affection.

Most likely, you - the good, peace-loving people. Being peaceful and friendly, you give the impression of a responsible person, capable of self-control. You are strong and stable in your feelings and easily establish contacts with people, ideas and events.

3-. catatonic

Characteristic features of this mental disorder - excessive stimulation of the imagination, from which it gets sick, and negativism. If you have any negative feelings caused this smiling unshaven man in you will most likely suppressed mental hyperactivity, which (if you do not send it deep in the subconscious mind) makes to lose touch with reality.

You are by nature - conservative, suspicious of all sorts of changes and innovations. You are incredulous, timid man, with difficulty adapting to the new. The strongest your fear - of losing self-control. You touchy, squeezed and very reserved. Never deviate from its "Code of Conduct".

4-. schizophrenia

schizophrenic personality has a strong apathy, distortion of thought and expression of incompatible emotions. If the form of the stone "pokerfeysa" you run goose bumps, then, as a child you have suppressed indifference towards others and afraid to ignore the things and events.

As a person you are - quite a sociable person. Do you believe in the power of communication, truly enjoy staying among the people. At the same time, this is the "communicative" can be deceiving, and it can hide behind a secretive and introverted person. Your relationships with people are often superficial, as if they do not have real feelings. And deep down you feel that those around you do not want, they do not need to, and interaction with them.

5-. Tantrums

Hysterical features - superficial, emotional instability, narcissism and exhibitionism. If it is this strange woman is causing your greatest fear and disgust, then perhaps only because you hide deep inside an unquenchable thirst to attract attention and to assert themselves.

You create the impression of a humble man, with a strong inner spirituality. But in reality, for the shy and quiet man hiding identity, irresistibly desired charm and captivate others. You give his behavior and appearance a lot of attention, trying to look elegant, if not "a brand" to complement the image of stylish accessories. People like you, tend to choose rare or unusual profession and hobbies.

6-. depressed person

Low self-esteem, inferiority complex and guilt - are the main symptoms of depression. If your choice has fallen on this man, most likely, in my heart you are depressed and carefully try to keep it under control.

You may well be described as a person carefree and easy-going. You radiate activity, self-confidence and optimism. Sometimes, though, you have to wake up "sad clown", and then out comes through melancholy. Sometimes you can be a closed and suspicious. What you are trying to "bury" depressive impulses, it makes you assume the role of a psychologist and a universal search for answers to other people's questions and problems.

7-. Maniac

Characteristic features of manic - overstimulation, revaluation itself, extraversion and a tendency to let down the drain money and emotions. If you thought it was very disgusting person, this means that the state of excitement in you can grow in exaltation, and there already and to a bias in mysticism close.

You - the person who does not like a provocation, a noise. In life, you - a sample of prudence, restraint and moderation. Being practical and careful use, you can always keep your own behavior under control.

8-. Dissociative identity disorder

It is a mental state in which coexist in the same person for at least two alter-personalities, each with their own view of the world and ways to interact with the surrounding reality. If you are scared that the boy, the child is likely to have had problems with self-determination.

In life, you probably have a tendency to whatever was clearly and definitely confirm the affiliation to a particular gender. That's "girl-girl" or "man-man". Men with this feature often strive always and everywhere to look macho, and ladies - seem the epitome of female sexuality, flirt and attract the opposite sex.