Page No.261-268
K. P. Shillymol, C.V. Thomas and S. Narayanan
Bharathiar University, Coimbatore.
Probabilistic Orientation purports a commitment to a unique and distinct set of
constructs. Being aware of the metaphysical nature of one’s being, avoiding of
assigning attributes, indulging in mental mechanisms and games, unfailing
commitment to probabilistic orientation constructs are the hall mark of this orientation.
The psychodynamics of the individuals with probabilistic orientation has been
investigated in this study. Probabilistic Orientation Questionnaire and the Verbal
Projection Test were administered to 300 university students. Criterion groups on
high and low levels of probabilistic orientation were constructed using median of the
distribution of score of the subjects on POQ. The psychodynamics of the criterion
groups were compared using critical ratios. The findings of the study showed that
the probabilistic orientation contributes to accentuating the needs for belongingness
and security, influences the perception of environment in a positive way, and contributes
to have favorable reaction to the environment and adequacy of personality