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3. The comparison of effect sizes with those of the literature review, from the
Results section, is discussed; and
4. The predictive value and derivations of the functions from the discriminant
analysis.
1. Comparison of the results with the predictions
Note on comparison with the literature: Generally, the style and format of the
literature reviewed in Chapter 2 of this thesis used content appraisal with selective
illustration of typical examples. Few studies measured any formal qualities, and these
were usually interpreted through a theoretical framework. Embedded in content appraisal
were assumptions that stylistic or formal features of the paintings of the patients were
reflective of mental disorder. These associations were not overt, and often described as
global or 'intuitive' assessment, and combining personal and objective dimensions. Often,
pictures were reproduced instead of explanations as 'obvious' examples of thought
disorder, or as illustration of the process of recovery, in which their descriptions were not
explicit (Where explanations occurred, they depended on the interaction of two or more
formal elements out of context 292 ). Colour associations were rarely mentioned unless
important to the general message, were usually supported by the reported comments of
the patient about the work and differed considerably between studies. Furthermore most
authors advise that colour associations with content are individual. Therefore comparison
of the DAPA results with characteristics of underlying assumptions of the field, as well
292 Such as 'inappropriate colour', i.e. green faces, or structural anomalies, i.e. falling apart trees.
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