Question

A researcher shows a picture to a volunteer; the picture features a woman in the foreground and an older man, looking over her shoulder, in the background. The volunteer is asked to "tell a story" about the picture. The researcher assumes that the volunteer will project his own unconscious feelings into the story he tells. This is an example of which type of test?

Answer 1

Answer:

Thematic Apperception Test (TAT).

Explanation:

TAT(Thematic Apperception Test) is demonstrated as a projective test that aims to disclose an individual's social or his/her needs by analyzing their interpretation of specific pictures and responses.

As per the given description, the situation exemplifies the 'Thematic Apperception Test' as the researcher aims to reveal the own unconscious feelings of the volunteer through his/her description of the picture. The researcher's assumption that the 'story' which he would narrate would disclose his hidden drives, feelings, etc. reflect that he practices this psychological 'Thematic Apperception Test' abbreviated as 'TAT'.