Uncovered sun), using those 107 of a total of 151 suns that could be scored unambiguously. The resulting x2 value was significant far beyond the p 5 .001 level ( x2 = 55.29, df = 1).
Covered suns were not more frequent in the drawings of boys (Boys: Girls by Covered Sun: Uncovered Sun); the x2 value was 1.34 (df = 1, p > .lo).
SUMMARY
Based upon the common clinical assumption that a spontaneous drawing of the sun reflects dependency feelings in the person who draws it, we predicted that suns would be more frequently drawn by younger children and by girls. Both hypotheses were confirmed despite the fact that the presence of realistic detailing usually increases with age.
Covered (partially hidden) suns, suggestive of conflict about dependency were drawn much more frequently by older children but with no sex differences. *This study is based on a Ph.D. dissertation submitted to Louisiana State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Ph.D. degree. In this connection, the author wishes to express his gratitude to Joseph G. Dawson, Chairman of his doctoral committee. Requests for re rints and/or copies of symbols used in this study should be sent to Kenneth S. Solway