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Harry Goes to a Psychologist Because He Is Continually Depressed

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Harry goes to a psychologist because he is continually depressed. When he gets to the psychologist's office, he realizes that while he wants to end his depression it will take him far too long to tell the doctor his life story. The psychologist senses Harry's reluctance and decides to administer an objective test to reveal Harry's attitudes and feelings. The doctor administers which of the following tests?


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