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Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)

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AP Psychology

Definition

The Thematic Apperception Test is a projective psychological test where individuals are shown ambiguous pictures and asked to create a story about them. This test aims to reveal underlying motives, concerns, and the way they see the social world through the stories they tell.

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