Projective Tests Are Based on the Assumption That

question 131

Multiple Choice

Projective tests are based on the assumption that

• A)individuals are not concerned about the social desirability of their responses.
• B)tests that measure unconscious motives are the most reliable and valid.
• C)the unconscious does not provide useful keys to an individual's personality.
• D)the ambiguity of the stimulus allows individuals to interpret it based on their feelings and desires.

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