Personality tests that are based on the assumption that people's interpretations of ambiguous stimuli will reveal elements of their personality are called:

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Projective tests are designed to reveal unconscious aspects of an individual's personality by presenting ambiguous stimuli and asking them to interpret or respond to it. Examples include the Rorschach inkblot test and the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT). Self-report tests (B) ask individuals to directly report on their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, such as the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). Objective tests (C) use standardized questions with specific answer choices and scoring systems, such as the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI). Personality inventories (D) are a type of objective test that assesses a range of personality traits or characteristics.

Personality Tests That Are Based on the Assumption That People's