Animal Metaphor Test


The Animal Metaphor Test is one of the principle assessment technologies of the Conflict Analysis Battery. Developed by Dr. Albert Levis, the Animal Metaphor Test is both a therapeutic and diagnostic tool. To complete this test, simply print this screen and complete the drawing. Fill in the answers in the space provided.

The Animal Metaphor Test

Copyright © 1988 by Albert J. Levis M.D. All rights reserved.
No part of this document may be reproduced, for any reason, by any means, without the permission of the publisher.


Step 1:  In the space below, draw two animal figures in color. Please use pencil or pen to outline and color in using crayons, pencils, or magic markers.

Step 2: Fill in the blanks shown below.

Animal #1
Type of Animal:                    __________________ Age in human years:            __________________ Animal’s sex:                        __________________


Describe the animal’s personality by listing 3 or more traits:
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 Animal #2
Type of Animal:                    __________________ Age in human years:            __________________ Animal’s sex:                         __________________


Describe the animal’s personality by listing 3 or more traits:
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Step 3:  The animals are having a conversation. What are they saying to each other? Indicate the sequence referring to the animals by their identity number.


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Step 4:  What were the animals doing and saying before the conversation just recorded?

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Step 5:  What did your animals do and say after the initial conversation?
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Step 6:  Give a title to the story.       _________________________________________________


Step 7a:  What conflicts are these animals experiencing between themselves?

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Step 7b:  What are the conflicts between them and their world?   Elaborate.


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Step 8:  What changes should these animals make to resolve their conflicts?


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Step 9a:  Which animal do you identify with the most? Elaborate.


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Step 9b:  Who do you identify with the counterpart animal? Elaborate.


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Step 10:  How does this animal drama pertain to you?


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Step 11:  What changes should you make to resolve your conflicts?


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Step 12:  In life we repeat ourselves. Present an incident similar to what transpired in your metaphor story to illustrate your particular pattern.


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Step 13:  Reviewing this incident, describe your relational pattern, that is, how you relate with other people, and how you set things up to get yourself in trouble.


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Step 14:  What changes are you willing to make?


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Copyright © 1988 by Albert J. Levis M.D. All rights reserved.
No part of this document may be reproduced, for any reason, by any means, without the permission of the publisher.