The Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) Differs from the Rorschach Inkblot

question 93

Multiple Choice

The Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) differs from the Rorschach inkblot test in that the person taking the TAT is asked to use his or her imagination to

• A) tell a complete story about a picture.
• B) draw a picture based on a story that is read aloud by the examiner.
• C) write down responses after reading a short story.
• D) tell a story and draw a picture about it.

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Definitions:

Neural Change

Alterations in the structure or function of the nervous system as a result of growth, learning, or experience.

Behavioral Symptoms

Observable actions or behaviors exhibited by an individual that may indicate the presence of a neurological or psychiatric condition.

Neuronal Plasticity

The capacity of neurons and neural networks in the brain to change their connections and behavior in response to new information, sensory stimulation, development, damage, or dysfunction.

Compensatory Plasticity

The brain's ability to adjust and reorganize its functionalities in response to injury, loss, or developmental issues.