Asked by Abdulahi Abdalla on Jul 22, 2024

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The assumption behind the use of projective tests as assessment tools is that:

A) they allow for comparison of a client's behavior against a norm.
B) the responses come from the client's unconscious.
C) they stimulate abnormal behaviors that the clinician can observe.
D) patient responses to specific stimuli will uncover specific disorders.

Projective Tests

Projective tests are psychological assessments where subjects interpret ambiguous stimuli, revealing hidden emotions and internal conflicts.

Unconscious

The deeply hidden mass of memories, experiences, and impulses that is viewed in Freudian theory as the source of much behavior.

  • Acknowledge the application and importance of projective tests for disclosing hidden facets of personality.
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mariam alhemdanJul 26, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Projective tests are designed based on the assumption that when a person is presented with an ambiguous stimulus, their interpretation or response to it comes from their unconscious mind and personal projections.