The Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) is a projective technique that _____
a. is a highly valid and reliable test
b. is highly objective and easy to interpret
c. consists of 19 ambiguous pictures and 1 blank card
d. consists of multiple-choice and true-false questions
ANS: C
FEEDBACK: Two popular projective tests are the Rorschach Inkblot Technique and the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT). There are no objective scoring systems for the TAT, and its reliability and validity are low when used for diagnostic purposes.
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