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Exner Jr's contribution in the area of Clinical Psychology especially personality assessment has been remarkable. He has devoted his entire professional life in the development of Rorschach and his comprehensive system. His methods, procedures and interpretation of Rorschach became standard for mental health professionals worldwide. Exner involved collaborative approaches and efforts in countries through ought the world for research related to personality & Rorschach and due to his meticulous efforts his comprehensive system became internationally accepted system.
"Imagine for a moment, that you are a young graduate student who has developed an abiding interest in the Rorschach. Would you consider yourself blessed or at least quite fortunate, to spend a summer with the greatest name in Rorschach, well that just happened to young John Exner ... not only did Exner get to know Samuel Beck and Bruno Klopfer in this manner, but he was also fortunate enough to maintain lifelong relationships with both men" (Handler, 1996).
Exner has a great impact and contribution in the field of psychological assessment. His name became synonymous with the Rorschach test. Through his extensive research, publication of literatures related to Rorschach, and training of psychologist all over the world, John Exner has evolved a common method of Rorschach Test.
Early History:
Exner was born in Syracuse, New York. He received his BS & MS degree in psychology from Trinity University and later in 1969 was awarded PhD in clinical psychology from Cornell University. While graduating in 1954 summer, he assisted Beck in a workshop in Chicago. It was an intellectually & emotionally nourishing experience for Exner. In next summer he assisted Klopfer in conducting workshop in California and spent more time with him to discuss about Rorschach system. He served as faculty at DePauw University and Bowling Green University from 1968 to 1969. He joined as a Director of the East Asia/Pacific and North Africa for the office of selection of Peace Corps of the United States. After this Exner joined as a faculty member at Long Island University, where he served as director of clinical training from 1969to 1979 and later elevated to Emeritus Professor in 1984.
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