The textbook suggests that which of the following is a potential advantage of a projective test?
a. Some people feel less comfortable talking with someone than they do completing a lengthy questionnaire such as the MMPI.
b. The results of projective tests are subject to interpretation and bias.
c. While there are problems with both the reliability and validity of projective tests, they are still slightly better on both of these measures than tests such as the MMPI.
d. If a person's relationships with others have some unconscious cognitive or emotional component, this information may be obtained in a way that is not possible through direct interviewing methods or observational studies.
Answer: d.
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