2015 年 34 巻 1 号 p. 119-126
The Noh Mask Test measures social skill ability. Noh Mask image stimuli of this test were compared with Human face photos stimuli by Matsumoto & Ekman, Face Drawings. A multi-dimensional scaling analysis of the comparative judgments of the healthy subjects for these three stimuli revealed a two-dimensional solution involving pleasure and arousal. The reaction of Face Drawings located on X and Y axis. Although face stimuli of human lacks the first quadrant, Noh mask image to draw a smooth oval, covering all of the quadrants. Representing subtle look, Noh Mask Test was considered to expose the feelings of continuity. The test was compared with Rorschach Test and MMPI, also performed test–retest method. Schizophrenia in outpatient day care performed Noh Mask Test, and they were studied after 4 years later. The Noh Mask score of employed after 4 years later was more similar to healthy employee than unemployed patients. It was found that Noh Mask Test is a test for examining the social skills.
