The Assumption Behind the Use of Projective Tests as Assessment

question 27

Multiple Choice

The assumption behind the use of projective tests as assessment tools is that:

• A) they allow for comparison of a client's behavior against a norm.
• B) the responses come from the client's unconscious.
• C) they stimulate abnormal behaviors that the clinician can observe.
• D) patient responses to specific stimuli will uncover specific disorders.

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