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

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