Janice is asked by her therapist to look at a picture of a boy staring at a violin.The therapist then instructs her to write a story about the boy.The therapist,who is using the ________,expects that Janice's story will demonstrate ________ of her implicit motives.
A) Rorschach inkblot test;projection
B) Thematic Apperception Test;repression
C) Rorschach inkblot test;repression
D) Thematic Apperception Test;projection

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The Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) involves showing a picture to the participant and asking them to create a story about it. The goal is to access unconscious thoughts and motives through the stories they create. In this scenario, Janice is asked to create a story about the boy staring at a violin. Therefore, choice D, Thematic Apperception Test, is the correct answer. Choice A is incorrect because the Rorschach inkblot test involves showing abstract images and asking the participant what they see, which is more about perception than storytelling. Choice B and C are incorrect because repression is not the goal of either test. Instead, both tests aim to reveal unconscious thoughts and motivations, with the TAT using storytelling and the Rorschach using perception.

Janice Is Asked by Her Therapist to Look at a Picture