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Autonomy (MOA).

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MOA: The Evidence Base

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Natural Means of MOA Most Benevolent

Response (Blatt, 1992; Blatt & Shahar, 2004)
2.0
1.9
1.8

MOA Benevolence

1.7
1.6
1.5
1.4
1.3
1.2
1.1
1.0

Anaclitics

0.9
Baseline

Term ination
PSA

Baseline

Term ination
SEP

Introjectives

Natural Means of MOA Mean

(Blatt, 1992; Blatt & Shahar, 2004).
3.4

3.2

MOA MEAN

3.0

2.8

2.6

2.4

2.2

2.0
Baseline

Term ination
PSA

Baseline

Term ination
SEP

Anaclitics
Introjectives

Natural Means of MOA Most Malevolent Response

(Blatt, 1992; Blatt & Shahar, 2004).
6.0

MOA Most Malevolent

5.5

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4.5

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3.5

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Term ination
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Baseline

Term ination
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Anaclitics
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MOA Mean Predicts HSRS Scores in PSA and SEP

(Blatt & Shahar, 2004; Shahar & Blatt, 2005).

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Why is Kira Having Emotional

Outbursts at School?

A 10 year old, gorgeously looking girl.

Referred by the school, is about to be kicked
out.
Exhibits an arrogant behavior at school I am the
smartest.
Serious mood fluctuations.
Peers and teachers dislike her.
Dx ADHD. Rx.
Brother Dx ADHD. Rx.

Why is Kira Having Emotional

Outbursts at School?

Loving, dedicated (educated and affluent) parents.

No evidence of family stress, neglect or abuse.
Father Dx MDD, Rx.
Father has an aunt with a Bipolar Disorder.
School putting pressure on me to evaluate her
unfit.
During testing: Child is energetic, vibrant, but is
sometimes odd.

TAF: Illustrations with children

and adolescents.

Tests:
Normal functioning WISC-IV, WIAT, WJ.
Excellent visual-motor ability.
CPT Normal.
BASC Severe depressive symptoms.

TAF: Illustrations with children

and adolescents.
Case #2: Why is Kathy having emotional
outbursts at school?
Rorschach: Response 27, Card X:

Angry villagers attacking a castle.

WS+ Ma- (2) H, Ay AG ZWS=6
MOA = 7
COR: Differentiation Level 1, Articulate,
Intentional, Malevolent