Janice is asked by her therapist to look at a picture of a boy staring at a violin.The therapist then instructs her to write a story about the boy.The therapist,who is using the ________,expects that Janice's story will demonstrate ________ of her unconscious thoughts and feelings.

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The Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) involves showing a picture to a person and asking them to tell a story about it. The therapist then analyzes the story to gain insight into the person's unconscious thoughts and feelings, which is an example of the use of projection. The Rorschach inkblot test may also be used to gain insight into unconscious thoughts and feelings, but it involves showing an inkblot and asking the person to describe what they see. Repression refers to the unconscious blocking of unpleasant memories or thoughts.

Janice Is Asked by Her Therapist to Look at a Picture