Desmond is being seen by a psychologist for assessment. As part of the process, he was given a series of pictures and asked to make up a story about each image. The examiner then interpreted the stories according to his theoretical orientation. What projective test was given to Desmond?

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The Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) involves showing a series of pictures to the client and asking them to make up a story about each image. The stories are then interpreted by the psychologist according to their theoretical orientation. The TAT is a projective test, as the responses are thought to reveal unconscious thoughts, feelings, and attitudes. The Rorschach test is also a projective test, but it involves showing inkblots and asking the client to describe what they see. The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale Picture Completion Subtest is not a projective test, as there is only one correct answer for each picture. The Projective Open-Ended Story Test is not a standardized test and thus does not have a specific format or protocol.

Desmond Is Being Seen by a Psychologist for Assessment