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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Definitions:

Attachment

An emotional bond that forms between individuals, typically between a child and caregiver, influencing personal development and emotional connections in adulthood.

Ambivalent

Mixed feelings or contradictory attitudes towards something or someone.

Avoidant

Relating to or indicative of a personality trait or behavior characterized by a tendency to withdraw from or avoid emotional intimacy.

Secure

Characterized by safety or the state of being free from danger or threat, often used in the context of cyber security or emotional stability.