Projective tests such as the Rorschach inkblot test have been criticized because

A) their scoring system is too rigid and leads to unfair labeling.
B) they were standardized with unrepresentative samples.
C) they have low reliability and low validity.
D) it is easy for people to fake answers in order to appear healthy.

Rorschach Inkblot Test

The most widely used projective test, a set of 10 inkblots, designed by Hermann Rorschach; seeks to identify people’s inner feelings by analyzing their interpretations of the blots.

Low Validity

A measure of how well a test or experiment accurately reflects or assesses the specific concept it is intended to measure.

Projective Tests

Psychological assessments where individuals respond to ambiguous stimuli, revealing hidden emotions, desires, and struggles.