The internal consistency of TAT scores tends to be low.Proponents of the TAT respond to this criticism by noting that
A) internal consistency seldom has any bearing on validity.
B) certain combinations of components of a score may usefully predict outcomes even if those components are uncorrelated.
C) statistics have no place when it comes to clinical judgment and the use of projective instruments, in general.
D) "foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds."

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Proponents of the TAT acknowledge the low internal consistency but argue that certain combinations of components can still predict outcomes even if those components are uncorrelated. Therefore, despite the low internal consistency, the TAT can still be a useful tool.

The Internal Consistency of TAT Scores Tends to Be Low