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Abstract
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The Terman-Miles masculinity-femininity test was administered to 50 paranoid mental patients, and their scores were compared with those of male active and passive inverts and the general male population. No marked differences were noted with respect to word association, ink-blot association, general information, emotional and ethical responses, reaction to famous personalities, or belief in common sayings. In choice of occupations and books, and in likes and preferences, the paranoids were significantly less masculine than either the active inverts or the general male population, and significantly more masculine than the passive inverts. The data obtained seem to favor the hypothesis that paranoia is in some way related to passive homoeroticism. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2006 APA, all rights reserved)
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