Fragment of S. Ike interview transcript 02.21.1982 Test subject: Stefania Ike, age 32 Rejection signal of 20 uV amplitude is indicated as (N).…

Fragment of S. Ike interview transcript 02.21.1982 Test subject: Stefania Ike, age 32 Rejection signal of 20 uV amplitude is indicated as (N). Researcher (shows a picture of a child): What do you see? Ike: A girl of about five with red ribbons in her hair. She’s sitting in a chair and smiling. It’s a nice photo. Researcher: What do you feel when you look at it? Ike: I feel comfort. I feel that this photo was taken with love. Researcher (N): Take another look. What do you see? Ike (gulps): Is that a different photo? It’s a disgusting... I can't call it a child... a gnome... grinning, lounging in a chair. Researcher: What do you feel? Ike (quite nervous): Is this some kind of joke? Why are you asking such stupid questions?! Take it away... before I throw up on your shoes! Researcher (return -N): Are you sure? Ike (shakes her head, discouraged, eyes unfocused, breathing heavily): What? Did you ask me something? (pause) How did I get here? Why am I...