The hypothesis that we inadvertently disclose our innermost needs, fantasies, and conflicts when responding to ambiguous or unstructured stimuli is known as the
A) Freudian axiom
B) projective hypothesis
C) Jungian axiom
D) preconscious hypothesis

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The projective hypothesis is the idea that individuals project their own unconscious feelings, desires, and thoughts onto ambiguous stimuli, revealing hidden aspects of their personality. This concept is foundational to projective tests like the Rorschach inkblot test or the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT).

The Hypothesis That We Inadvertently Disclose Our Innermost Needs, Fantasies