[Interpretation/Upper Section] S

Aliases

S
space responses
white space responses

Definition

S is the frequency of responses that use white space as the main location. Within Upper Section it is read as a clue about reversed focus, opposition, or unconventional exploration of the field.

Interpretation

Some S may accompany independent focus or critical exploration of the stimulus.
High S may suggest opposition, nonconformity, or a tendency to look where others do not.
Low S simply indicates that white space was not an important resource in the protocol.

Cautions

High S should not be reduced immediately to rebellion.
If S rises with S-%, X-%, AG, or PER, the meaning may lean toward greater conflict or inefficiency.
If it appears with good mediation and good formal control, it may also reflect flexibility or originality.

Cross References

[Interpretation/Upper Section] Upper Section
[Interpretation/Upper Section] W
[Interpretation/Upper Section] D
[Interpretation/Upper Section] Dd
[Coding/Location] S
[Interpretation/Affect] S
[Interpretation/Mediation] S-%

Evidence Note

Detailed source comparison is stored in internal provenance notes.