________ tests are based on the assumption that people will interpret ambiguous stimuli in line with their current concerns and feelings, their relationships with others, and their conflicts or desires.

A) Projective
B) Intelligence
C) Objective
D) Personality

Projective tests, such as the Rorschach inkblot test and the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT), present ambiguous stimuli to clients and ask them to interpret what they see. The responses are then analyzed to gain insight into the client's unconscious thoughts, feelings, and conflicts. The interpretation of the stimuli is believed to be influenced by the client's current concerns and experiences, making these tests highly subjective and dependent on the examiner's interpretation. Intelligence and personality tests, in contrast, rely on more objective measures such as standardized testing and self-report measures.