Stories That People Write in Response to Pictures from the Thematic

question 102

Multiple Choice

Stories that people write in response to pictures from the Thematic Apperception Test are used to measure the strength of various

• A) internal attributions.
• B) social motives or needs.
• C) safety needs.
• D) self-actualization needs.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Perspective

A psychological approach that emphasizes mental processes in perception, memory, language, problem solving, and other areas of human cognitive function.

Consciousness

The state of being aware of and able to think about one's own existence, sensations, thoughts, surroundings, etc.

Science

A systematic enterprise that builds and organizes knowledge in the form of testable explanations and predictions about the universe.

Humanistic Perspective

A psychological approach emphasizing personal growth, self-actualization, and the inherent goodness of people, focusing on the individual's potential and stressing the importance of self-awareness and personal choice.