A friend tells you that he knows the Thematic Apperception Test is classified as a projective test, but he can't remember what it requires a person to do. You should tell your friend that the test taker must
a. fill in the blanks for incomplete sentences.
b. generate stories about ambiguous scenes.
c. free associate to a series of words.
d. predict how people will respond in various social situations.
Answer: b. generate stories about ambiguous scenes.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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