Sandy is given a set of cards by her therapist on which ambiguous pictures of people are displayed. Sandy is asked to tell a story about what is happening in each picture. To understand and treat her psychological problems, Sandy's therapist is using the
A) Rorschach inkblot test.
B) Thematic Apperception Test.
C) free association test.
D) Human Figure Drawing Test.

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The Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) involves presenting individuals with ambiguous pictures and asking them to tell a story about what is happening in the picture. The therapist then analyzes the person's responses to gain insight into their unconscious feelings, motives, and conflicts. This is likely the tool Sandy's therapist is using to understand and treat her psychological problems. The other tests listed (Rorschach inkblot, free association, and human figure drawing) may also be used in psychological assessment, but they are not specifically designed for interpreting ambiguous pictures of people.

Sandy Is Given a Set of Cards by Her Therapist