Ben goes to a psychologist because he is continually anxious. When he gets to the psychologist's office, he realizes that while he wants to end his anxiety, he feels as though it is tied to his life story, and will take too long to explain. The psychologist senses Ben's reluctance and decides to administer an objective test to reveal Ben's attitudes and feelings. Which of the following would the doctor likely administer?

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The MMPI-2 (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory) is an objective test that assesses personality traits and psychopathology in individuals. It is often used by psychologists to gain insight into a patient's thoughts, attitudes, and emotional responses. The structured clinical interview (A) is a common way for psychologists to gather information about a patient's symptoms and history, but it may not reveal deeper attitudes or personality traits. The Rorschach (B) and TAT (C) are both projective tests that ask patients to interpret ambiguous stimuli, but their validity and reliability have been questioned by some experts.

Ben Goes to a Psychologist Because He Is Continually Anxious