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1. Psychology: Projective Tests By Vishal Sonawane, MA Psychology

2. Introduction to Projective Tests Projective tests are psychological assessments designed to reveal hidden aspects of personality by interpreting ambiguous stimuli.

3. Types of Projective Tests 1. Rorschach Inkblot Test 2. Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) 3. Sentence Completion Test 4. Draw-A-Person Test

4. Rorschach Inkblot Test A test where subjects describe what they see in inkblots. Used for assessing thought disorders and personality.

5. Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) Participants create stories based on ambiguous pictures, helping to analyze emotions, drives, and conflicts.

6. Sentence Completion Test Participants complete incomplete sentences. The test reveals underlying thoughts, emotions, and conflicts.

7. Draw-A-Person Test A test where participants draw a person. The drawing is analyzed for psychological and emotional insights.

8. Benefits and Limitations Benefits: - Provides deep insights into unconscious thoughts. Limitations: - Subjective interpretation, reliability issues.

9. Conclusion Projective tests are valuable in clinical psychology for uncovering hidden aspects of personality. However, they must be interpreted carefully.