The basic assumption underlying projective methods is
A)that the subject's organization of unstructured stimuli is indicative of his or her perceptions and reactions.
B)that the subject's organization of structured stimuli is indicative of his or her perceptions and reactions.
C)that the subject's perceptions of social stimuli influence his or her reactions.
D)that the subject's organization of stimuli depends on the nature of the stimuli.
E)subjects are unable to organize verbal stimuli.

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Projective methods are based on the assumption that the subject's organization of unstructured stimuli, such as pictures or inkblots, is indicative of their perceptions and reactions. This means that the subject's responses to these ambiguous stimuli reveal their unconscious feelings, motivations, and conflicts. Projective methods are used in personality assessment and psychotherapy.

The Basic Assumption Underlying Projective Methods Is