Asked by Ljubica Sestanovic on Jun 12, 2024
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A test in which people are asked to describe or tell a story about a series of ambiguous stimuli is called a(n)
A) defense mechanism test.
B) projective test.
C) personality inventory.
D) true-false questionnaire.
Projective Test
A personality test, such as the Rorschach inkblot test, that provides ambiguous stimuli designed to trigger projection of one’s inner dynamics.
Ambiguous Stimuli
Stimuli that can be interpreted in more than one way, lacking clear definition or direction, and often used in psychological tests to explore perception and personality.
- Recognize the methods and criticisms of psychodynamic assessments like projective tests.
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Alexandra PlatekJun 14, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
A projective test is designed to reveal a person's unconscious thoughts or feelings through their responses to ambiguous stimuli. Examples of projective tests include the Rorschach inkblot test and the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT), in which participants are asked to tell a story about a series of pictures. Defense mechanism tests, personality inventories, and true-false questionnaires do not involve ambiguous stimuli in the same way as a projective test.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the methods and criticisms of psychodynamic assessments like projective tests.