When a researcher says to a respondent: "I want you to imagine that a neighbor of yours who lives down the street from you just purchased a new Lexus automobile.How would you describe that neighbor?",what type of projective technique is being used?
A)Sentence completion test
B)Cartoon test
C)Third-person technique
D)Word association test
E)Analogies

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The researcher is using the third-person technique, which involves asking respondents to describe someone else's thoughts, feelings or behavior that are similar to their own. In this case, the researcher is asking the respondent to describe their neighbor who purchased a new Lexus, allowing the respondent to project their own feelings, thoughts and beliefs onto the neighbor. It can be an effective way to elicit honest responses without the respondent feeling like they are revealing too much about themselves.

When a Researcher Says to a Respondent: "I Want You