Projective test, in psychology, examination that commonly employs ambiguous stimuli, notably inkblots (Rorschach Test) and enigmatic pictures (Thematic Apperception Test) to evoke responses that may reveal facets of the subjectâs personality by projection of internal attitudes, traits, and behaviour patterns upon the external stimuli.
Ventral hernias are a type of abdominal hernia that commonly occurs along the midline of the abdominal wall, although they can occur at any location on the abdominal wall. Umbilical hernias are those that occur beneath or near the navel.
Ventral hernias can develop over a long period of time, either as a congenital defect at birth, during or after pregnancy, or as the abdominal muscles gradually weaken due to years of absorbing stress. They can also form months or years after an abdominal surgery. Though there is no way to predict if a ventral hernia will occur after an abdominal surgery, it is more likely to occur if a patient increases physical activity, such as lifting heavy items, soon after the operation. Ventral hernias cannot heal on their own.