Penny was given a psychological test when she attended her appointment at the health clinic.The administrator asked Penny to look at an ambiguous picture of a man working at a desk and a woman seated in a chair staring off into space.She was then asked to write a story about what was happening in the scene and how the characters were feeling.What kind of test was administered

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The test administered is the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT). The TAT is a projective test in which the individual is shown an ambiguous picture and asked to create a story about what is happening in the scene. The story that the individual creates is believed to reveal their unconscious thoughts, emotions, and desires. This test is often used in personality assessments and psychotherapy.

Penny Was Given a Psychological Test When She Attended Her