POPULAR RESPONSES FOR THE DESPERT FABLES.

The article presents information on a study that attempts to present normative data at various ages for a content test in use with children, the Despert Fables. The Despert Fables for ages 6 through 14 years are responded to with sufficient consistency that, for normal subjects, certain responses may be interpreted as "popular responses". The criterion used in this study for a response to be listed popular is 25% or more. In conclusion, it seems that this technique is most appropriate for children under eight years of age. The first step towards a meaningful revision of the fables has been made. Some fables can be dropped out with little loss of significant material while others need to be added, particularly to get at such information as fears, castration and identification.