A person's responses to a projective test are thought to reflect __________

A) current events.
B) daydreaming themes.
C) maladaptive patterns of behavior.
D) unconscious thoughts and feelings.

Projective tests are designed to elicit unconscious thoughts and feelings from the test-taker by presenting ambiguous stimuli and asking them to interpret or tell a story about what they see. Therefore, a person's responses are thought to reflect their unconscious thoughts and feelings rather than current events or daydreaming themes. The test may also provide insight into maladaptive patterns of behavior.