Research of Diagnostic Possibilities of Projective Technique “Hand Test”

Abstract

The aim of this empirical research is to study the diagnostic possibilities of the projective technique “Hand Test” to identify the aggressive behavioral tendencies and the prospects for using this technique in the practice of school psychologists.

Methods. Observation, survey, projective technique "Hand Test", methods of statistical analysis.

Result. The normative indicators of the evaluation categories of the “Hand Test” for pupils of the 6^th and 8^th grades are received, as well as the significant links between the observed behavior and the aggressiveness index are find out.

Conclusion. The projective technique “Hand Test” can be used in the practice of psychologists of educational institutions to identify the aggressive tendencies in behavior.