The TAT and the Rorschach are _____ tests of personality.

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The TAT (Thematic Apperception Test) and the Rorschach test are both projective tests of personality. This means that they present ambiguous stimuli to the individual being tested (e.g. pictures, inkblots) and ask them to interpret the stimuli or tell a story about them. The responses are believed to reflect unconscious aspects of personality or underlying psychological processes. In contrast, objective tests of personality typically involve standardized questionnaires or self-report measures where individuals are asked to rate their own personality traits or behaviors. Reflective and behavioral tests of personality are not commonly used terms in psychology.

The TAT and the Rorschach Are _____ Tests of Personality