The projective hypothesis assumes that
A)responses to highly structured tasks reveal hidden attitudes and motivations.
B)preferences for unstructured stimuli reveal unconscious motives.
C)unstructured stimuli provoke anxiety.
D)responses to ambiguous stimuli are influenced by unconscious factors.

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The projective hypothesis assumes that responses to ambiguous stimuli are influenced by unconscious factors. This means that when presented with stimuli that can be interpreted in many ways, people will reveal their deepest, hidden feelings and motivations through their responses. This is the basis of projective tests such as the Rorschach inkblot test and the Thematic Apperception Test.  So, option D is correct.

The Projective Hypothesis Assumes That