A(n) _____ assessment would be used to assess unconscious drives and conflicts that may be at the root of abnormal functioning.

A) observational
B) projective
C) standardized
D) brain imaging

Projective Assessment

Psychological testing methods where the responses to ambiguous stimuli are analyzed to uncover hidden emotions and internal conflicts.

Unconscious Drives

Deep-seated desires or motivations that influence behavior, of which an individual might not be explicitly aware.

Abnormal Functioning

Impaired or deviant operation of a system or organ, differing from normal or expected functioning.