Morris is shown a series of pictures and asked to tell a story about each picture. Morris's stories are then coded in terms of achievement themes. What test was Morris given?
A) the Thematic Apperception Test
B) the Interpersonal Engagement Test
C) the Self-Efficacy Test
D) the Self-Determination Test

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The Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) is a projective test in which individuals are shown a series of ambiguous pictures and asked to tell a story about each one. The stories are then coded for themes related to achievement, power, intimacy, and other psychological constructs. Morris's task of telling a story about each picture suggests that he was given the TAT.

Morris Is Shown a Series of Pictures and Asked to Tell