The Luscher color test is based on an experimentally established relationship between a person's preference for certain colors (shades) and his current psychological state. The Luscher test is also based on the assumption that the choice of color often reflects the focus of the subject on a certain activity, mood, functional state, and the most stable personality traits.

The Luscher technique is characterized by the fact that it can give a deep and extensive, and free from conscious control of the subject, characterization of his psychological state in a short time (the duration is less than 10 minutes).

Foreign psychologists use the Luscher test for career guidance in the selection of personnel, staffing production teams, in ethnic; gerontological research, with recommendations on the choice of marriage partners. The meanings of colors in their psychological interpretation were determined in the course of a comprehensive examination of a large contingent of various test subjects.

Luscher color test (Full version of the technique):

Instruction.

Choose the color that is most pleasing to you now. At the same time, please do not associate the color of the card with the color of your clothes or car, digress from them. Then, from the remaining seven colors, choose the most pleasing one. Repeat the procedure with the remaining six colors, then five, and so on until the end. Write down the colors in the order they were chosen, from most pleasing to least. After 2-3 minutes, return to 8 color cards again and do the same. In this case, you do not need to focus on the layout order in the first choice, choose colors as if for the first time.

stimulus material.

The key to the Luscher test

The characteristic of colors (according to Max Luscher) includes 4 primary and 4 additional colors.

Primary colors:

1) blue - symbolizes calmness, contentment;

2) blue-green - a sense of confidence, perseverance, sometimes stubbornness;

3) orange-red - symbolizes the strength of willpower, aggressiveness, offensive tendencies, excitement;

4) light yellow - activity, desire for communication, expansiveness, cheerfulness.

In the absence of conflict in the optimal state, the primary colors should occupy predominantly the first five positions.

Additional colors: 5) purple; 6) brown, 7) black, 8) gray (0). They symbolize negative tendencies: anxiety, stress, fear, grief. The meaning of these colors (as well as the main ones) is determined to the greatest extent by their mutual arrangement, distribution by positions, which will be shown below.

The first choice in the Luscher test characterizes the desired state, the second - the actual one. Depending on the purpose of the study, the results of the relevant testing can be interpreted.

As a result of testing, we get eight positions; the first and second - a clear preference (denoted by + +);

third and fourth - preference (denoted by x x);

fifth and sixth - indifference to color (denoted by = =);

seventh and eighth - antipathy to color (denoted - -)

Based on the analysis of more than 36,000 research results, M. Luscher gave an approximate description of the selected positions:

1st position reflects the means to achieve the goal (for example, choosing blue indicates the intention to act calmly, without undue stress);

2nd position shows the goal that the subject is striving for;

The 3rd and 4th positions characterize the preference for color and reflect the subject's feeling of the true situation in which he is, or the course of action that the situation prompts him to do;

5th and 6th positions characterize indifference to color, neutral attitude towards it. They seem to indicate that the subject does not associate his state, mood, motives with these colors. However, in a certain situation, this position may contain a reserve interpretation of color, for example, blue (the color of rest) is temporarily postponed as inappropriate in this situation;

The 7th and 8th positions characterize a negative attitude towards color, the desire to suppress any need, motive, mood reflected by this color.

The recording of the selected colors is carried out by a list of numbers in order of preference with an indication of positions. For example, if you select red, yellow, blue, grey, green, purple, brown, and black, you write:

Zones (+ +; x x; = =; - -) form 4 functional groups.

Interpretation of test results

As noted, one of the methods for interpreting the selection results is to estimate the position of the primary colors. If they occupy a position further than the fifth, it means that the properties characterized by them, the needs are not satisfied, therefore, there is anxiety, a negative state.

The mutual position of the primary colors is considered. When, for example, Nos. 1 and 2 (blue and yellow) are side by side (forming a functional group), their common feature is emphasized - the subjective orientation "inward". The joint position of colors No. 2 and 3 (green and red) indicates autonomy, independence in decision-making, initiative. The combination of colors No. 3 and 4 (red and yellow) emphasizes the outward direction. The combination of colors No. 1 and 4 (blue and yellow) enhances the representation of the dependence of the subjects on the environment. When combining colors No. 1 and 3 (blue and red) in one functional group, a favorable balance of dependence on the environment and subjective orientation (blue color) and autonomy, orientation "outward" (red color) is emphasized. The combination of green and yellow colors (No. 2 and 4) is seen as the opposition of the subjective desire "inside", autonomy, stubbornness to the desire "outside", dependence on the environment.

Primary colors, according to Max Luscher, symbolize the following psychological needs:

No. 1 (blue) - the need for satisfaction, peace, stable positive attachment;

No. 2 (green) - the need for self-affirmation;

No. 3 (red) - the need to be active and succeed;

No. 4 (yellow) - the need for perspective, hopes for the best, dreams.

If the primary colors are in the 1st - 5th positions, it is believed that these needs are met to a certain extent, they are perceived as being satisfied; if they are in the 6th - 8th positions, there is some kind of conflict, anxiety, dissatisfaction due to unfavorable circumstances. A rejected color can be seen as a source of stress. For example, the rejected blue color means dissatisfaction with the lack of peace, attachment.

Max Luscher took into account the possibilities of evaluating performance in the course of analyzing the choice of colors, based on the following assumptions.

Green color characterizes the flexibility of volitional manifestations in difficult conditions of activity, which ensures the maintenance of working capacity.

Red color characterizes willpower and a sense of satisfaction with the desire to achieve the goal, which also helps to maintain performance.

Yellow color protects hopes for success, spontaneous satisfaction from participation in activities (sometimes without a clear awareness of its details), orientation towards further work.

If all these three colors are at the beginning of the row and all together, then more productive activity, higher performance is likely. If they are in the second half of the row and separated from each other, the prognosis is less favorable.

Anxiety indicators. If the main color is in the 6th place, it is indicated by the sign -, and all the others that are behind it (7th - 8th positions) are indicated by the same sign. They should be considered as rejected colors, as a cause of anxiety, a negative state.

In the Luscher test, such cases are additionally marked with the letter A above the color number and the sign -, for example:

Compensation rates. If there is a source of stress, anxiety (expressed by some primary color placed in the 6th and 8th positions), the color placed in the 1st position is considered as an indicator of compensation (compensating motive, mood, behavior). In this case, the letter C is placed above the number that occupies the 1st place. It is considered a more or less normal phenomenon when compensation occurs due to one of the primary colors. At the same time, the very fact of the presence of an indicator of stress and compensation always indicates a lack of optimality of the state.

In cases where compensation is due to additional colors, the test results are interpreted as indicators of a negative state, negative motives, and a negative attitude towards the surrounding situation.

Anxiety intensity indicators are characterized by the position occupied by the primary colors. If the main color is in 6th place, the factor causing the alarm is considered relatively weak (this is indicated by one exclamation mark); if the color is in the 7th position, two exclamation marks (!!) are put; if the main color is in the 8th position, three signs (!!!) are put. Thus, up to 6 signs can be set that characterize the sources of stress, anxiety, for example:

Similarly, cases of unfavorable compensation are evaluated in the Luscher test. If any of the primary colors or purple serves as compensation, no signs are put up. If gray, brown or black occupy the 3rd position, one exclamation point is put, if the 2nd position, two signs (!!), if the first position, three signs (!!!) are put. Thus, there can be 6 of them, for example:

It is believed that the more signs "!", the more unfavorable the prognosis.

Taking into account the obtained test results, it is advisable to organize measures for the regulation and self-regulation of mental states, autogenic training. Repeated testing after such events (in combination with other methods) can provide information about reducing anxiety and tension.

Of particular importance when interpreting the test results is the evaluation of the color in the last 8th position (or in the 4th functional group if there are two colors with a - sign). If the colors in this position are marked with exclamation marks, then the probability of developing anxiety in the test subject is quite high.

Pay attention to the ratio of the first and eighth positions, is there compensation, is it built according to the normal scheme?

The ratio of colors in the second and third positions (desired goal and actual situation) can also be analyzed. Is there a conflict between them? For example, red in the second and gray in the third positions symbolize the conflict between the goal, motives and self-assessment of one's real state.

Analyzing and interpreting the results of the Luscher test, the obtained psychodiagnostic information should be compared with the materials of questionnaires, observations, conversations, and the study of documents about the subjects. Only with such a versatile study of personality can any serious conclusions be made about personality traits, its psychological characteristics.

The same should be said about the prospects for using the test results to assess the state, in particular the emotional state, tension, anxiety. However, the coincidence of the indicators of the color test (choice of colors No. 6, 7, 0 in the first position) and the data of the questionnaire and observation makes it possible to more confidently judge the development of various negative conditions in the subjects.

Interpretation (decoding) of color pairs according to Luscher

Positions "+ +". The first color is blue

1 + 2 (blue and green) - a sense of satisfaction, calmness, desire for a calm environment, unwillingness to participate in conflicts, stress.

1 +3 (blue and red) - a sense of integrity, an active and not always conscious desire for close relationships. Need for attention from others.

1 +5 (blue and purple) - a little anxiety, the need for a subtle environment, the desire for aesthetic.

1 +6 (blue and brown) - a feeling of anxiety, fear of loneliness, the desire to get away from conflicts, avoid stress.

1 +7 (blue and black) - a negative state, the desire for peace, rest, dissatisfaction with one's attitude towards oneself, a negative attitude towards the situation.

1 +0 (blue and gray) - a negative state, the need to get rid of stress, the desire for peace, relaxation.

The first color is green

2 +1 (green and blue) - a positive state, the desire for recognition, for activities that ensure success.

2 +3 (green and red) - an active desire for success, for independent decisions, overcoming obstacles in activity.

2 +4 (green and yellow) - slight anxiety, desire for recognition, popularity, desire to impress.

2 +5 (green and purple) - slight anxiety, desire for recognition, popularity, desire for super impressions, increased attention to the reactions of others to their actions.

2 +6 (green and brown) - a feeling of dissatisfaction, fatigue, overestimation of the importance of the attitude towards oneself from others.

2 +7 (green and black) - a feeling of resentment, anger, the desire for rigidity, authority in relationships.

2 +0 (green and gray) - a feeling of dissatisfaction, a desire for recognition, a desire to impress.

The first color is red

3 +1 (red and blue) - business excitement, an active desire for activity, impressions, pleasures.

3 +2 (red and green) - business excitement, active pursuit of a goal, overcoming all difficulties, striving for a high assessment of one's activities.

3 +4 (red and yellow) - business, slightly increased excitement, enthusiasm, optimism, desire for contacts, expansion of the field of activity.

3 +5 (red and purple) - increased excitement, not always adequate enthusiasm, the desire to impress.

3 +6 (red and brown) - negative mood, chagrin due to failure, unwillingness to lose the benefits of a pleasant situation.

3 +7 (red and black) - negative mood, anger, desire to get out of an unfavorable situation.

3 +0 (red and gray) - feeling of dissatisfaction, focus on risky action.

The first color is yellow

4 +1 (yellow and blue) - the mood is generally positive, the desire for a positive emotional state, mutual endurance.

4 +2 (yellow and green) - the mood is generally positive, the desire to find the first ways to solve problems, the desire for self-affirmation.

4 +3 (yellow and red) - slightly increased business excitement, desire for a wide active

4 +5 (yellow and purple) - a little euphoria, the desire for bright events, the desire to impress.

4 +6 (yellow and brown) - negative mood, chagrin and the need for emotional relaxation and relaxation.

4 +7 (yellow and black) - a very negative mood, the desire to get away from any problems, a tendency to necessary, inadequate solutions.

4 +0 (yellow and gray) - negative oppressed standing, the desire to get out of an unpleasant situation, a clear idea of ​​\u200b\u200bhow to do it.

The first color is purple

5 +1 (purple and blue) - an indefinite mood, the desire for harmony and harmony.

5 +2 (purple and green) - alertness, desire to impress.

5 +3 (purple and red) - some excitement, enthusiasm, an active desire to impress.

5 +4 (purple and yellow) - excitement, fantasizing, striving for bright events.

5 +6 (purple and brown) - excitement, focus on strong emotional experiences.

5 +7 (purple and black) - a negative state.

5 +0 (purple and gray) - tension, the desire to protect oneself from conflicts, stress.

The first color is brown

6 +1 (brown and blue) - tension, fear of loneliness, desire to get away from an unfavorable situation.

6 +2 (brown and green) - a feeling of anxiety, the desire for strict control over oneself in order to avoid mistakes.

6 +3 (brown and red) - an active desire for emotional discharge.

6 +4 (brown and yellow) - loss of faith in positive prospects, the likelihood of rash decisions ("I don't care").

6 +5 (brown and purple) - a feeling of dissatisfaction, the desire for comfort.

6 +7 (brown and black) - a negative state, disappointment, a desire for peace, a desire to get away from activity.

6 +0 (brown and gray) - a very negative state, the desire to get away from difficult problems, and not fight them.

The first color is black

7 +1 (black and blue) - a very negative state, the desire to get away from problems ("would leave it alone."

7 +2 (black and green) - excitement, angry attitude towards others, not always adequate stubbornness.

7 +3 (black and red) - strong excitement, affective actions are possible.

7 + 4 (black and yellow) - a very negative state, despair, suicidal thoughts.

7 +5 (black and purple) - tension, dreams of harmony.

7 +6 (black and brown) - excitement, setting unrealistic goals, the desire to get away from restless thoughts, adverse situations.

7 +0 (black and gray) - a feeling of hopelessness, doom, the desire to resist everything, inadequacy.

First color gray

0 +1 (gray and blue) - a negative state, a desire for a calm situation.

0 +2 (gray and green) - a negative state, a feeling of hostility of others and a desire to protect oneself from the environment.

0 +3 (gray and red) - a negative state, lofty demands on others, not always adequate activity.

0 +4 (gray and yellow) - a negative state, the desire to get away from problems, and not solve them.

0 +5 (gray and purple) - a feeling of anxiety and alertness, the desire to hide this feeling.

0 +6 (gray and brown) - a very negative standing, the desire to get away from everything complicated, difficult, from excitement.

0 +7 (gray and black) - a very negative state, resentment, a feeling of oppression, the likelihood of inadequate decisions.

Positions "- -". First color gray

O -1 (gray and blue) - a feeling of dissatisfaction, emotional tension.

O -2 (gray and green) - emotional tension, the desire to get out of an unfavorable situation.

O -3 (gray and red) - irritability, a feeling of helplessness.

O -4 (gray and yellow) - anxiety, self-doubt.

O -5 (gray and purple) - a slight controlled excitation.

O -6 (gray and brown) - anxiety, self-doubt, but at the same time excessive demands, a desire to achieve recognition of one's personality.

0 -7 (gray and black) - denial of any restrictions on one's personality, an active desire for activity.

The first color is blue

1-2 (blue and green) - strong tension, the desire to get rid of a negative stressful state.

1-3 (blue and red) - strong tension, a feeling of helplessness, a desire to get out of an emotional situation.

1-4 (blue and yellow) - a state close to stress, emotional negative experiences, a feeling of helplessness.

1-5 (blue and purple) - a state close to stress, the complexity of relationships, a feeling of limited opportunities, impatience.

1-6 (blue and brown) - emotional dissatisfaction, self-restraint, search for support.

1-7 (blue and black) - a state close to stress, emotional dissatisfaction, the desire to escape from a psychogenic situation.

1-O (blue and gray) - a somewhat depressed state, anxiety, a feeling of hopelessness.

The first color is green

2 -1 (green and blue) - an oppressed state of disbelief in one's own strength, the desire to get out of an unpleasant situation.

2-3 (green and red) - strong excitement, painful experiences, considers relations with the environment to be hostile, affective actions are possible.

2-4 (green and red) - a state close to frustration, a feeling of disappointment, indecision.

2-5 (green and purple) - a state close to stress, a sense of offended dignity, disbelief in one's own strength.

2-6 (green and brown) - a state close to stress, inadequately increased self-control, unreasonable desire for recognition.

2-7 (green and black) - a state of frustration for the limitations of ambitious requirements, lack of purposefulness.

2 -0 (green and gray) - a state of frustration, irritability due to a series of failures, a decrease in strong-willed qualities:

The first color is red

3 -1 (red and blue) - suppressed excitement, irritability, impatience, search for a way out of negative relationships that have developed with loved ones

3-2 (red and green) - a state of stress due to inadequate self-esteem.

3-4 (red and yellow) - suspiciousness, anxiety, inadequate assessment of the environment, the desire for self-justification.

3-5 (red and purple) - a state of stress due to unsuccessful attempts to reach mutual understanding, a feeling of insecurity, helplessness, a desire for sympathy.

3-6 (red and brown) - strong tension, sometimes caused by self-restraint of libido, lack of friendly contacts, self-doubt.

3-7 (red and black) - a state of stress due to deep disappointment, frustration, a feeling of anxiety, powerlessness to solve a conflict problem, a desire to get out of a frustrating situation in any way, doubt that this will succeed.

3 -0 (red and gray) - restrained excitement, a sense of lost perspective, the likelihood of nervous exhaustion.

The first color is yellow

4 -1 (yellow and blue) - a feeling of disappointment, a state close to stress, the desire to suppress negative emotions.

4 -2 (yellow and green) - a state of indecision, anxiety, disappointment.

4-3 (yellow and red) - a state of stress, accompanied by excitement, doubts about success, claims not supported by real opportunities, self-justification.

4-5 (yellow and purple) - emotional disappointment and a feeling of anxiety, anxiety, disappointment.

4-7 (yellow and black) - tension, a feeling of insecurity, alertness, the desire to avoid outside control.

4 -0 (yellow and gray) - tension, a feeling of fear of losing something important, missing opportunities, tense expectation.

The first color is purple

5 -1 (purple and blue) - a feeling of dissatisfaction, stimulating activity, the desire for cooperation.

5 -2 (purple and green) - stressful conditions due to unfulfilled self-affirmation.

5 -3 (purple and red) - stressful due to failures in active, sometimes thoughtless actions!

5-4 (purple and yellow) - alertness, suspicion, disappointment, isolation.

5-6 (purple and brown) - stress caused by a violation of desirable relationships, increased exactingness towards others.

5 -7 (purple and black) - tension due to limitation in independent decisions, the desire for mutual understanding, frank expression of thoughts.

5 -0 (purple and gray) - a manifestation of impatience, but at the same time, the desire for self-control, causes some emotional arousal.

The first color is brown

6 -1 (brown and blue) - a negative state, a feeling of dissatisfaction due to insufficient recognition of merit (real and perceived), the desire for self-restraint and self-control.

6 -2 (brown and green) - a negative state due to excessive self-control, a stubborn desire to stand out, doubts that this will succeed.

6 -3 (brown and red) - a stressful state due to the suppression of erotic and other biological needs, the desire for cooperation to get out of stress.

6-4 (brown and yellow) - the intensity of the desire to hide anxiety under the guise of confidence and carelessness.

6-5 (brown and purple) - a negative state due to an unsatisfied desire for sensual harmony.

6-7 (brown and black) - the desire to escape from submission, a negative attitude towards various prohibitions.

6 -0 (brown and gray) - a stressful state due to the suppression of biological, libido needs.

The first color is black

7 -1 (black and blue) - a state of anxiety due to a hidden desire to receive help, support.

7 -2 (black and green) - a state close to frustration due to the restriction of freedom of desired actions, the desire to get rid of interference.

7 -3 (black and red) - stressful condition caused by disappointment in the expected situation, emotional arousal.

7 -4 (black and yellow) - stressful state due to fear of further failures, refusal of reasonable compromises.

7-5 (black and purple) - the search for an idealized situation.

7-6 (black and brown) - a stressful state due to unpleasant restrictions, prohibitions, the desire to resist restrictions, to get away from mediocrity.

7 -0 (black and gray) - the desire to get out of an unfavorable situation.

First color gray

0 -1 (gray and blue) - some tension, the desire to resist negative feelings.

0 -2 (gray and green) - a negative state due to overstrain, overwork.

0 -3 (gray and red) - suppressed anxiety, the possibility of affective actions, irritability.

0 -4 (gray and yellow) - feelings of anxiety, insecurity.

0 -5 (gray and purple) - tension due to the suppression of sensory experiences.

0 -6 (gray and brown) - the desire to get out of an unfavorable situation, somewhat overestimated self-esteem.

O -7 (gray and black) - the desire to get out of an unfavorable situation, the hope for good prospects in the future.

Max Luscher compiled a special table in which combinations of colors in different positions are marked, suggesting a reflection of the conflicts experienced by the subjects (without touching on the cause, motives of these conflicts). The first two and last two positions with a set of colors, reflecting serious conflicts:

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Luscher test - description and interpretation

The Luscher test is based on the assumption that the choice of color often reflects the focus of the subject on a certain activity, mood, functional state, and the most stable personality traits.

Foreign psychologists sometimes use the Luscher test for career guidance in the selection of personnel, staffing of production teams, in ethnic groups”; gerontological research, with recommendations on the choice of marriage partners. The meanings of colors in their psychological interpretation were determined in the course of a comprehensive examination of a large contingent of various subjects.

The characteristic of colors (according to Max Luscher) includes 4 primary and 4 additional colors.

Primary colors:

1) blue - symbolizes calmness, contentment;

2) blue-green - a sense of confidence, perseverance, sometimes stubbornness;

3) orange-red - symbolizes the strength of willpower, aggressiveness, offensive tendencies, excitement;

4) light yellow - activity, desire for communication, expansiveness, cheerfulness.

In the absence of conflict in the optimal state, the primary colors should occupy predominantly the first five positions.

Additional colors: 5) purple; 6) brown, 7) black, 8) zero(0). They symbolize negative tendencies: anxiety, stress, fear, grief. The meaning of these colors (as well as the main ones) is determined to the greatest extent by their mutual arrangement, distribution by positions, which will be shown below.

Instruction (for a psychologist): “Shuffle the colored cards and put the color surface up. Ask the subject to choose from eight colors the one that he likes best. At the same time, it should be explained that he must choose the color as such, without trying to correlate it with his favorite color in clothes, eye color, etc. The subject must select the most pleasant Color out of eight. The card with the selected color should be set aside, turning the color side down. Ask to choose from the remaining seven colors the most pleasant. The selected card should be placed with the colored side down to the right of the first. Repeat procedure. Rewrite the card numbers in the unfolded order. After 2-3 minutes, put the cards again with the color side up and do the same. At the same time, explain that the subject should not remember the layout order in the first choice and consciously change the previous order. He must choose colors as if for the first time.

The first choice in the Luscher test characterizes the desired state, the second - the actual one. Depending on the purpose of the study, the results of the relevant testing can be interpreted.

As a result of testing, we get eight positions; the first and second - a clear preference (denoted by + +);

third and fourth - preference (denoted by x x);

fifth and sixth - indifference to color (denoted by = =);

seventh and eighth - antipathy to color (denoted - -)

Based on the analysis of more than 36,000 research results, M. Luscher gave an approximate description of the selected positions:

1st position reflects the means to achieve the goal (for example, choosing blue indicates the intention to act calmly, without undue stress);

2nd position shows the goal that the subject is striving for;

The 3rd and 4th positions characterize the preference for color and reflect the subject's feeling of the true situation in which he is, or the course of action that the situation prompts him to do;

5th and 6th positions characterize indifference to color, neutral attitude towards it. They seem to indicate that the subject does not associate his state, mood, motives with these colors. However, in a certain situation, this position may contain a reserve interpretation of color, for example, blue (the color of rest) is temporarily postponed as inappropriate in this situation;

The 7th and 8th positions characterize a negative attitude towards color, the desire to suppress any need, motive, mood reflected by this color.

The recording of the selected colors is carried out by a list of numbers in order of preference with an indication of positions. For example, if you select red, yellow, blue, grey, green, purple, brown, and black, you write:

Zones (+ +; x x; = =; - -) form 4 functional groups.

Interpretation of test results

As noted, one of the methods for interpreting the selection results is to estimate the position of the primary colors. If they occupy a position further than the fifth, it means that the properties characterized by them, the needs are not satisfied, therefore, there is anxiety, a negative state.

The mutual position of the primary colors is considered. When, for example, Nos. 1 and 2 (blue and yellow) are side by side (forming a functional group), their common feature is emphasized - the subjective orientation "inward". The joint position of colors No. 2 and 3 (green and red) indicates autonomy, independence in decision-making, initiative. The combination of colors No. 3 and 4 (red and yellow) emphasizes the outward direction. The combination of colors No. 1 and 4 (blue and yellow) enhances the representation of the dependence of the subjects on the environment. When combining colors No. 1 and 3 (blue and red) in one functional group, a favorable balance of dependence on the environment and subjective orientation (blue color) and autonomy, orientation "outward" (red color) is emphasized. The combination of green and yellow colors (No. 2 and 4) is seen as the opposition of the subjective desire "inside", autonomy, stubbornness to the desire "outside", dependence on the environment.

Primary colors, according to Max Luscher, symbolize the following psychological needs:

No. 1 (blue) - the need for satisfaction, peace, stable positive attachment;

No. 2 (green) - the need for self-affirmation;

No. 3 (red) - the need to be active and succeed;

No. 4 (yellow) - the need for perspective, hopes for the best, dreams.

If the primary colors are in the 1st - 5th positions, it is believed that these needs are met to a certain extent, they are perceived as being satisfied; if they are in the 6th - 8th positions, there is some kind of conflict, anxiety, dissatisfaction due to unfavorable circumstances. A rejected color can be seen as a source of stress. For example, the rejected blue color means dissatisfaction with the lack of peace, attachment.

Max Luscher took into account the possibilities of evaluating performance in the course of analyzing the choice of colors, based on the following assumptions.

Green color characterizes the flexibility of volitional manifestations in difficult conditions of activity, which ensures the maintenance of working capacity.

Red color characterizes willpower and a sense of satisfaction with the desire to achieve the goal, which also helps to maintain performance.

Yellow color protects hopes for success, spontaneous satisfaction from participation in activities (sometimes without a clear awareness of its details), orientation towards further work.

If all these three colors are at the beginning of the row and all together, then more productive activity, higher performance is likely. If they are in the second half of the row and separated from each other, the prognosis is less favorable.

Anxiety indicators. If the main color is in the 6th place, it is indicated by the sign -, and all the others that are behind it (7th - 8th positions) are indicated by the same sign. They should be considered as rejected colors, as a cause of anxiety, a negative state.

In the Luscher test, such cases are additionally marked with the letter AND above the color number and the sign -, for example:

Compensation rates. If there is a source of stress, anxiety (expressed by some primary color placed in the 6th and 8th positions), the color placed in the 1st position is considered as an indicator of compensation (compensating motive, mood, behavior). In this case, the letter C is placed above the number that occupies the 1st place. It is considered a more or less normal phenomenon when compensation occurs due to one of the primary colors. At the same time, the very fact of the presence of an indicator of stress and compensation always indicates a lack of optimality of the state.

In cases where compensation is due to additional colors, the test results are interpreted as indicators of a negative state, negative motives, and a negative attitude towards the surrounding situation.

Anxiety intensity indicators are characterized by the position occupied by the primary colors. If the main color is in 6th place, the factor causing the alarm is considered relatively weak (this is indicated by one exclamation mark); if the color is in the 7th position, two exclamation marks (!!) are put; if the main color is in the 8th position, three signs (!!!) are put. Thus, up to 6 signs can be set that characterize the sources of stress, anxiety, for example:

Similarly, cases of unfavorable compensation are evaluated in the Luscher test. If any of the primary colors or purple serves as compensation, no signs are put up. If gray, brown or black occupy the 3rd position, one exclamation point is put, if the 2nd position, two signs (!!), if the first position, three signs (!!!) are put. Thus, there can be 6 of them, for example:

It is believed that the more signs "!", the more unfavorable the prognosis.

Taking into account the obtained test results, it is advisable to organize measures for the regulation and self-regulation of mental states, autogenic training. Repeated testing after such events (in combination with other methods) can provide information about reducing anxiety and tension.

Of particular importance when interpreting the test results is the evaluation of the color in the last 8th position (or in the 4th functional group if there are two colors with a - sign). If the colors in this position are marked with exclamation marks, then the probability of developing anxiety in the test subject is quite high.

Pay attention to the ratio of the first and eighth positions, is there compensation, is it built according to the normal scheme?

The ratio of colors in the second and third positions (desired goal and actual situation) can also be analyzed. Is there a conflict between them? For example, red in the second and gray in the third positions symbolize the conflict between the goal, motives and self-assessment of one's real state.

Analyzing and interpreting the results of the Luscher test, the obtained psychodiagnostic information should be compared with the materials of questionnaires, observations, conversations, and the study of documents about the subjects. Only with such a versatile study of personality can any serious conclusions be made about personality traits, its psychological characteristics.

The same should be said about the prospects for using the test results to assess the state, in particular the emotional state, tension, anxiety. However, the coincidence of the indicators of the color test (choice of colors No. 6, 7, 0 in the first position) and the data of the questionnaire and observation makes it possible to more confidently judge the development of various negative conditions in the subjects.

Interpretation of color pairs according to Luscher

Positions "+ +". The first color is blue

1 + 2 (blue and green) - a sense of satisfaction, calmness, desire for a calm environment, unwillingness to participate in conflicts, stress.

1 +3 (blue and red) - a sense of integrity, an active and not always conscious desire for close relationships. Need for attention from others.

1 +5 (blue and purple) - a little anxiety, the need for a subtle environment, the desire for aesthetic.

1 +6 (blue and brown) - a feeling of anxiety, fear of loneliness, the desire to get away from conflicts, avoid stress.

1 +7 (blue and black) - a negative state, the desire for peace, rest, dissatisfaction with one's attitude towards oneself, a negative attitude towards the situation.

1 +0 (blue and gray) - a negative state, the need to get rid of stress, the desire for peace, relaxation.

The first color is green

2 +1 (green and blue) - a positive state, the desire for recognition, for activities that ensure success.

2 +3 (green and red) - an active desire for success, for independent decisions, overcoming obstacles in activity.

2 +4 (green and yellow) - slight anxiety, desire for recognition, popularity, desire to impress.

2 +5 (green and yellow) - slight anxiety, desire for recognition, popularity, desire for super impressions, increased attention to the reactions of others to their actions.

2 +6 (green and brown) - a feeling of dissatisfaction, fatigue, overestimation of the importance of the attitude towards oneself from others.

2 +7 (green and black) - a feeling of resentment, anger, the desire for rigidity, authority in relationships.

2 +0 (green and gray) - a feeling of dissatisfaction, a desire for recognition, a desire to impress.

The first color is red

3 +1 (red and blue) - business excitement, an active desire for activity, impressions, pleasures.

3 +2 (red and green) - business excitement, active pursuit of a goal, overcoming all difficulties, striving for a high assessment of one's activities.

3 +4 (red and yellow) - business, slightly increased excitement, enthusiasm, optimism, desire for contacts, expansion of the field of activity.

3 +5 (red and purple) - increased excitement, not always adequate enthusiasm, the desire to impress.

3 +6 (red and brown) - negative mood, chagrin due to failure, unwillingness to lose the benefits of a pleasant situation.

3 +7 (red and black) - negative mood, anger, desire to get out of an unfavorable situation.

3 +0 (red and gray) - feeling of dissatisfaction, focus on risky action.

The first color is yellow

4 +1 (yellow and blue) - the mood is generally positive, the desire for a positive emotional state, mutual endurance.

4 +2 (yellow and green) - the mood is generally positive, the desire to find the first ways to solve problems, the desire for self-affirmation.

4 +3 (yellow and red) - slightly increased business excitement, desire for a wide active

4 +5 (yellow and purple) - a little euphoria, the desire for bright events, the desire to impress.

4 +6 (yellow and brown) - negative mood, chagrin and the need for emotional relaxation and relaxation.

4 +7 (yellow and black) - a very negative mood, the desire to get away from any problems, a tendency to necessary, inadequate solutions.

4 +0 (yellow and gray) - negative oppressed standing, the desire to get out of an unpleasant situation, a clear idea of ​​\u200b\u200bhow to do it.

The first color is purple

5 +1 (purple and blue) - an indefinite mood, the desire for harmony and harmony.

5 +2 (purple and green) - alertness, desire to impress.

5 +3 (purple and red) - some excitement, enthusiasm, an active desire to impress.

5 +4 (purple and yellow) - excitement, fantasizing, striving for bright events.

5 +6 (purple and brown) - excitement, focus on strong emotional experiences.

5 +7 (purple and black) - a negative state.

5 +0 (purple and gray) - tension, the desire to protect oneself from conflicts, stress.

The first color is brown

6 +1 (brown and blue) - tension, fear of loneliness, desire to get away from an unfavorable situation.

6 +2 (brown and green) - a feeling of anxiety, the desire for strict control over oneself in order to avoid mistakes.

6 +3 (brown and red) - an active desire for emotional discharge.

6 +4 (brown and yellow) - loss of faith in positive prospects, the likelihood of rash decisions ("I don't care").

6 +5 (brown and purple) - a feeling of dissatisfaction, the desire for comfort.

6 +7 (brown and black) - a negative state, disappointment, a desire for peace, a desire to get away from activity.

6 +0 (brown and gray) - a very negative state, the desire to get away from difficult problems, and not fight them.

The first color is black

7 +1 (black and blue) - a very negative state, the desire to get away from problems ("would leave it alone."

7 +2 (black and green) - excitement, angry attitude towards others, not always adequate stubbornness.

7 +3 (black and red) - strong excitement, affective actions are possible.

7 + 4 (black and yellow) - a very negative state, despair, suicidal thoughts.

7 +5 (black and purple) - tension, dreams of harmony.

7 +6 (black and brown) - excitement, setting unrealistic goals, the desire to get away from restless thoughts, adverse situations.

7 +0 (black and gray) - a feeling of hopelessness, doom, the desire to resist everything, inadequacy.

First color gray

0 +1 (gray and blue) - a negative state, a desire for a calm situation.

0 +2 (gray and green) - a negative state, a feeling of hostility of others and a desire to protect oneself from the environment.

0 +3 (gray and red) - a negative state, lofty demands on others, not always adequate activity.

0 +4 (gray and yellow) - a negative state, the desire to get away from problems, and not solve them.

0 +5 (gray and purple) - a feeling of anxiety and alertness, the desire to hide this feeling.

0 +6 (gray and brown) - a very negative standing, the desire to get away from everything complicated, difficult, from excitement.

0 +7 (gray and black) - a very negative state, resentment, a feeling of oppression, the likelihood of inadequate decisions.

Positions "- -". First color gray

O -1 (gray and blue) - a feeling of dissatisfaction, emotional tension.

O -2 (gray and green) - emotional tension, the desire to get out of an unfavorable situation.

O -3 (gray and red) - irritability, a feeling of helplessness.

O -4 (gray and yellow) - anxiety, self-doubt.

O -5 (gray and purple) - a slight controlled excitation.

O -6 (gray and brown) - anxiety, self-doubt, but at the same time excessive demands, a desire to achieve recognition of one's personality.

0 -7 (gray and black) - denial of any restrictions on one's personality, an active desire for activity.

The first color is blue

1-2 (blue and green) - strong tension, the desire to get rid of a negative stressful state.

1-3 (blue and red) - strong tension, a feeling of helplessness, a desire to get out of an emotional situation.

1-4 (blue and yellow) - a state close to stress, emotional negative experiences, a feeling of helplessness.

1-5 (blue and purple) - a state close to stress, the complexity of relationships, a feeling of limited opportunities, impatience.

1-6 (blue and brown) - emotional dissatisfaction, self-restraint, search for support.

1-7 (blue and black) - a state close to stress, emotional dissatisfaction, the desire to escape from a psychogenic situation.

1-O (blue and gray) - a somewhat depressed state, anxiety, a feeling of hopelessness.

The first color is green

2 -1 (green and blue) - an oppressed state of disbelief in one's own strength, the desire to get out of an unpleasant situation.

2-3 (green and red) - strong excitement, painful experiences, considers relations with the environment to be hostile, affective actions are possible.

2-4 (green and red) - a state close to frustration, a feeling of disappointment, indecision.

2-5 (green and purple) - a state close to stress, a sense of offended dignity, disbelief in one's own strength.

2-6 (green and brown) - a state close to stress, inadequately increased self-control, unreasonable desire for recognition.

2-7 (green and black) - a state of frustration for the limitations of ambitious requirements, lack of purposefulness.

2 -0 (green and gray) - a state of frustration, irritability due to a series of failures, a decrease in strong-willed qualities:

The first color is red

3 -1 (red and blue) - suppressed excitement, irritability, impatience, search for a way out of negative relationships that have developed with loved ones

3-2 (red and green) - a state of stress due to inadequate self-esteem.

3-4 (red and yellow) - suspiciousness, anxiety, inadequate assessment of the environment, the desire for self-justification.

3-5 (red and purple) - a state of stress due to unsuccessful attempts to reach mutual understanding, a feeling of insecurity, helplessness, a desire for sympathy.

3-6 (red and brown) - strong tension, sometimes caused by sexual self-restraint, lack of friendly contacts, self-doubt.

3-7 (red and black) - a state of stress due to deep disappointment, frustration, a feeling of anxiety, powerlessness to solve a conflict problem, a desire to get out of a frustrating situation in any way, doubt that this will succeed.

3 -0 (red and gray) - restrained excitement, a sense of lost perspective, the likelihood of nervous exhaustion.

The first color is yellow

4 -1 (yellow and blue) - a feeling of disappointment, a state close to stress, the desire to suppress negative emotions.

4 -2 (yellow and green) - a state of indecision, anxiety, disappointment.

4-3 (yellow and red) - a state of stress, accompanied by excitement, doubts about success, claims not supported by real opportunities, self-justification.

4-5 (yellow and purple) - emotional disappointment and a feeling of anxiety, anxiety, disappointment.

4-7 (yellow and black) - tension, a feeling of insecurity, alertness, the desire to avoid outside control.

4 -0 (yellow and gray) - tension, a feeling of fear of losing something important, missing opportunities, tense expectation.

The first color is purple

5 -1 (purple and blue) - a feeling of dissatisfaction, stimulating activity, the desire for cooperation.

5 -2 (purple and green) - stressful conditions due to unfulfilled self-affirmation.

5 -3 (purple and red) - stressful due to failures in active, sometimes thoughtless actions!

5-4 (purple and yellow) - alertness, suspicion, disappointment, isolation.

5-6 (purple and brown) - stress caused by a violation of desirable relationships, increased exactingness towards others.

5 -7 (purple and black) - tension due to limitation in independent decisions, the desire for mutual understanding, frank expression of thoughts.

5 -0 (purple and gray) - a manifestation of impatience, but at the same time, the desire for self-control, causes some emotional arousal.

The first color is brown

6 -1 (brown and blue) - a negative state, a feeling of dissatisfaction due to insufficient recognition of merit (real and perceived), the desire for self-restraint and self-control.

6 -2 (brown and green) - a negative state due to excessive self-control, a stubborn desire to stand out, doubts that this will succeed.

6 -3 (brown and red) - a stressful state due to the suppression of erotic and other biological needs, the desire for cooperation to get out of stress.

6-4 (brown and yellow) - the intensity of the desire to hide anxiety under the guise of confidence and carelessness.

6-5 (brown and purple) - a negative state due to an unsatisfied desire for sensual harmony.

6-7 (brown and black) - the desire to escape from submission, a negative attitude towards various prohibitions.

6 -0 (brown and gray) - stressful state due to the suppression of biological, sexual needs

The first color is black

7 -1 (black and blue) - a state of anxiety due to a hidden desire to receive help, support.

7 -2 (black and green) - a state close to frustration due to the restriction of freedom of desired actions, the desire to get rid of interference.

7 -3 (black and red) - stressful condition caused by disappointment in the expected situation, emotional arousal.

7 -4 (black and yellow) - stressful state due to fear of further failures, refusal of reasonable compromises.

7-5 (black and purple) - the search for an idealized situation.

7-6 (black and brown) - a stressful state due to unpleasant restrictions, prohibitions, the desire to resist restrictions, to get away from mediocrity.

7 -0 (black and gray) - the desire to get out of an unfavorable situation.

First color gray

0 -1 (gray and blue) - some tension, the desire to resist negative feelings.

0 -2 (gray and green) - a negative state due to overstrain, overwork.

0 -3 (gray and red) - suppressed anxiety, the possibility of affective actions, irritability.

0 -4 (gray and yellow) - feelings of anxiety, insecurity.

0 -5 (gray and purple) - tension due to the suppression of sensory experiences.

0 -6 (gray and brown) - the desire to get out of an unfavorable situation, somewhat overestimated self-esteem.

O -7 (gray and black) - the desire to get out of an unfavorable situation, the hope for good prospects in the future.

Max Luscher compiled a special table in which combinations of colors in different positions are marked, suggesting a reflection of the conflicts experienced by the subjects (without touching on the cause, motives of these conflicts). Consider the first two and last two positions with a set of colors, reflecting serious conflicts:

More about the Luscher test:

1. Stimulus material for the Luscher Eight Color Test (PDF file with 8 printable cards).

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Your favorite color reflects your personality. It can tell about your well-being, mood and even well-being. By choosing your color scheme correctly, you can increase your productivity and create a comfortable environment for yourself.

Your favorite color reflects your personality. He can also talk about your well-being, mood and even well-being. Studies have shown that a person, choosing the right color scheme for himself, can increase his working capacity, create a comfortable environment.

We suggest you choose from a list of 12 colors, two colors that seem to be more preferable, and one color that you don't like at all. Each color corresponds to a certain aspect of personality.

It is important to make a choice quickly, without spending a lot of time thinking. Don't associate colors with clothes or house colors or anything of the same nature - just decide for yourself what you like the most and what you least like.

Colors

• Black
• Blue
• Brown
• Green
• Gray
• Orange
• Pink
• Purple
• Red
• Turquoise
• White
• Yellow

1. Choose from the 12 listed the color that you like the most. Write it down separately.
2. Choose your next favorite color from the remaining 11. Write it down next.
3. Now choose from the 10 remaining colors that you like the least. Also write it down.

The personality of each of us is very contradictory. In one situation, a person can be sociable and friendly, in another - shy and withdrawn.

The color test is based on the study of the effect of color on a person. For example, it was found that people with a hot temperament, once in a room whose walls are painted pink, calm down and relax very quickly. Product manufacturers are aware of the impact color effects have on consumers and use them when choosing packaging for their products.

The color test is an example of how easy it is to create the illusion of a scientific approach to assessing personality characteristics. This is an example of a stereotypical approach to personality assessment - for example, many people believe that people who prefer the color red are usually quick-tempered, moreover, enterprising and self-confident. And those who prefer green are most often calm and thoughtful. We often use these stereotypical characteristics when describing various people: "see everything in pink", "green with envy", "blue", "be in a black mood".

Interpretation of color test results

The following personality characteristics correspond to 12 colors. Identify your two most preferred colors and choose descriptions that match them.

If you have a least preferred color, then the situation will be reversed here: this color will be the least suitable for your personality type.

1. Black. It is usually chosen by people,. This means that the person who chooses it always strives for success, therefore this color is often called the "color of achievements." At the same time, with no less reason, it means a willingness to act without thinking about the consequences and without regard for authoritative opinion.
2. Blue. It is believed that the blue color attracts conservative people with a practical mindset. This is the color of calmness, it is liked by those who crave peace and comfort. They assure that people who prefer the color blue can be trusted, and they themselves strive for an organized and orderly lifestyle. Sometimes choosing this color can be a sign that the person is worried about something.
3. Brown. Like black, the choice of this color is one of the signs of a person's desire for success, as well as its reliability. "Brown" people feel comfortable alone with themselves, like to equip their home. Sometimes the choice of this color may indicate a lack of self-realization of the individual and her desire to maximize her potential.
4. Green. The choice of this color does not make it possible to unambiguously characterize a person, since such a person can be an introvert at the same time and is clearly interested in the impression he makes on others. "Green" people like to have their actions approved and appreciated. Sometimes they are distinguished by an imperious character or give advice to other people on how to live.
5. Gray. Those who choose gray are usually reliable and at the same time prefer to keep their "I" intact. However, sometimes the choice of this color indicates a hidden desire of the individual to make a favorable impression on others and the desire to be noticeable. Therefore, "gray" people, with the aim of some moral compensation, sometimes zealously engage in social activities.
6. Orange. The choice of orange is a sign of an impulsive and friendly personality. It is often preferred by people who accept life as it is. "Orange" people do not worry about trifles and tend to see the will of fate in everything. It is a color full of life and people who like it have an outgoing, outgoing nature.
7. Pink. Pink color is usually chosen by people who are caring and at the same time sensitive, one might even say, possessing a passionate temperament. "Pink" want to be in the spotlight, sometimes to the detriment of others. It often seems to such people that they know best what others should do, and they tend to impose their opinion.
8. Purple. Purple is a powerful color and is usually chosen by creative, intelligent individuals, preferred by people of a restless, restless disposition. It is chosen by those people who are looking for the meaning of life. It is not surprising that the festive clothes of priests are often purple.
9. Red. Red is like a burst of energy. This color is most often chosen by extremely self-confident people and those who are acutely aware of life. "Red" people strive to be winners, their behavior is permeated with the spirit of rivalry. The choice of this color can also indicate a short-tempered and sometimes unreliable character. And at the same time, a "red" person usually has influence, he has increased sexual needs, backed up by the same sexual energy.
10. Turquoise. A mysterious color that symbolizes spiritual energy and renewal. This is a sign of a mature and balanced personality, with dignity and awareness of its own significance. Sometimes "turquoise" people can look unnecessarily relaxed.
11. White. White color is chosen by people seeking to express themselves as much as possible. This is a characteristic sign of those who need their own space for reflection or experimentation. "White" people are usually great idea generators, but they sometimes lack practicality. White is often associated with purity.
12. Yellow. This color is preferred by optimists. However, it is often chosen by people seeking to escape from reality. Yellows can be very energetic, but these are just short bursts of activity. "Yellow" people love change and sometimes change the environment and things without any purpose, just for the sake of the process.