[Coding/Special Scores] INCOM1

Aliases

• INCOM1
• incongruous combination level 1
• mild incongruous combination

Definition

INCOM1 is a level 1 Special Score for incongruous combinations within a single response.
It is used when joined elements do not fit well together, but the oddity does not yet reach the more severe level of INCOM2.

Conditions

• Consider INCOM1 when two parts, qualities, or functions are combined incongruously within the same object or scene.
• The combination has to sound improper or poorly matched, not just uncommon.
• If the response is odd but can still be followed with some logic, INCOM1 is often more appropriate than INCOM2.
• When the incongruity is limited to an isolated word or an odd verbal phrase, first review whether DV1 or DV2 fits better.

Cautions

• INCOM1 is not assigned just because a response is creative, fantastic, or unusual.
• If the main problem is an impossible relation between parts of the response, but with a more distorted organization, review FABCOM1.
• If two incompatible realities are fused into one contaminated percept, review CONTAM.
• If there is doubt between level 1 and level 2, use INCOM1 conservatively and reserve INCOM2 for the more severe incongruity.

Cross References

• [Coding/Special Scores] Special Scores
• [Coding/Special Scores] INCOM2
• [Coding/Special Scores] FABCOM1
• [Coding/Special Scores] CONTAM
• [Interpretation/Ideation] Sum6
• [Interpretation/Ideation] WSum6

Evidence Note

• Detailed source comparisons remain in the internal provenance note.