Harry often sees shapes of objects in his tea leaves after he finishes his morning cup, and tells his wife stories about the images he sees. In psychological terms, what Harry is doing is most similar to ________.

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Harry is engaging in a form of projective testing by interpreting and finding meaning in the shapes he sees in his tea leaves. Projective tests involve presenting ambiguous stimuli, such as inkblots or pictures, and allowing the person to interpret or project their own meanings onto them, which can provide insight into their personality or thought processes.

Harry Often Sees Shapes of Objects in His Tea Leaves