Asked by Shirley Puinno on Jul 01, 2024

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Daryl is taking a personality test in which he is shown a series of simple scenes.He is supposed to tell a story about what is happening in each scene and suggest what the characters are feeling.Which test is Daryl taking

A)  Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI)  
B)  Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS)  
C)  Rorschach test 
D)  Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)

Thematic Apperception Test

A projective psychological test that asks respondents to tell stories about ambiguous pictures, aimed at uncovering their underlying thoughts, feelings, and attitudes.

Rorschach Test

A psychological test in which subjects' perceptions of inkblots are recorded and analyzed to assess personality traits and emotions.

Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory

is a psychological assessment tool consisting of multiple-choice questions, used to identify personality structures and psychopathology.

  • Describing the primary components and uses of different personality tests.
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Faythe WeeksJul 06, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Daryl is taking the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT), which involves looking at a series of simple scenes and telling a story about what is happening in each scene and suggesting what the characters are feeling. The TAT is often used to assess personality traits and motivations in individuals. The MMPI and WAIS are standardized tests for assessing personality and intelligence, respectively, while the Rorschach test involves looking at inkblots and interpreting them.