Ebony and Austin are looking at an abstract painting in a museum. Ebony describes objects and people she thinks she sees in the painting. Austin says, "It's a bunch of paint thrown on a canvas." Ebony responds, "No, there is so much here that you just don't see." During lunch, they agree that their experience reminds them of what concept they learned in introductory psychology?
A) social cognition
B) trait theory
C) projective testing
D) the Big Five

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Ebony's interpretation of the abstract painting, seeing specific objects and people, and Austin's inability to see beyond the literal paint, reflect the concept of projective testing. This psychological concept involves individuals projecting their own perceptions, thoughts, and feelings onto ambiguous stimuli, such as an abstract painting, revealing their inner thoughts or feelings.

Ebony and Austin Are Looking at an Abstract Painting in a Museum