The Rotter Incomplete Sentence Blank is a projective psychological test developed by Julian Rotter. It comes in three forms, for different age groups, and comprises 40 incomplete sentences in 20 minutes, usually only 1-2 words long such as "I regret ..." "Mostly girls...". The subject is asked to complete the sentence.
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