The Basic Assumption Underlying the Use of "Projective" Tests in Psychological

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Multiple Choice

The basic assumption underlying the use of "projective" tests in psychological assessment is that:

• A) these tests yield accurate estimates of the individual's intelligence.
• B) these tests have high inter-rater reliability.
• C) these tests provide valid diagnoses of the individual.
• D) individuals will project their unconscious thoughts, feelings, and impulses onto these ambiguous stimuli.
• E) None of these.

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