Applying Clinical Methods for Assessing Patterns of Functioning in Negotiation Processes: The Rorschach Reality-Fantasy Scale (RFS) |
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Authors: | Shira Tibon |
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Affiliation: | (1) Psychology Department, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat-Gan, 52900, Israel;(2) School of Behavioral Sciences, The Academic College of Tel-Aviv Yaffo, Tel-Aviv, 68182, Israel;(3) 12 Lea Street, Tel-Aviv, 69412, Israel |
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Abstract: | This clinical paper suggests applying a new Rorschach measure, the Reality-Fantasy Scale (RFS; Tibon et al. 2005, Int J Appl Psychoanal Stud 2:40–57) for evaluating patterns of functioning in negotiation processes. The RFS is a psychoanalytically oriented diagnostic tool, designed to operationalize Winnicott’s (Playing and reality. Basic Books, New York, 1971) construct of potential or transitional space by using a paradigm that conceptualizes the Rorschach task as inviting the respondent to enter the intermediate transitional space between inner and outer reality. The RFS ranges from − 5, representing extreme reliance on fantasy (reality collapse) to + 5 representing extreme reliance on reality (fantasy collapse). A score approximating zero indicates adaptive and functional use of potential space, pointing out high level of negotiator effectiveness. A case example is presented, demonstrating the utility of the RFS in evaluating negotiator effectiveness in an encounter aimed at achieving peace agreement. Although not itself a report of a lab or field experiment the paper illustrates the potential usefulness of psychoanalytically oriented conceptualization and clinical assessment methods in negotiation research and practice. |
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Keywords: | Personality assessment Negotiation Conflict resolution Rorschach Reality-Fantasy Scale Potential space |
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