The Use of Ambiguous Stimuli Is Most Characteristic of

question 132

Multiple Choice

The use of ambiguous stimuli is most characteristic of

• A) projective tests.
• B) the 16 PF.
• C) the MMPI-2.
• D) objective tests.

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Definitions:

Thematic Apperception Test

A projective psychological test that uses a series of ambiguous images to elicit stories from individuals, revealing their underlying motives, feelings, and thoughts.

Projective Personality Test

A type of psychological test that asks respondents to interpret ambiguous stimuli, with the belief that their responses reveal hidden aspects of their personality.

IQ

An abbreviation for Intelligence Quotient, a measure of a person's cognitive abilities in relation to their age group, typically determined by standardized tests.

Thematic Apperception Test

A projective psychological test that assesses a person's patterns of thought, attitudes, observational capacity, and emotional responses to ambiguous test materials.