ABSTRACT
Almost universal in its applications, the Holtzman Inkblot Technique (HIT), like the Rorschach, has proved useful in a number of different cultures ranging from primitive original societies to highly industrialized countries. During the 40 years since its development, the HIT has been the primary object of study or the featured assessment method in over 800 publications, most of which have been briefly abstracted and compiled in an annotated bibliography (Swartz, Reinehr, & Holtzman, 1999). Before reviewing appli cations of the standard HIT and its variations in different cultures, it would be helpful to recall the background and essential features of the technique and how it differs in stimuli and method from the Rorschach.
