The goal of a projective test is to __________.
A. predict a person's future behavior
B. assess the way a patient interprets ambiguous stimuli
C. compare a patient's responses to those of persons who are known to have mental disorders
D. assess the role of organic factors in a patient's thinking
Answer: B
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