Question

Write information about the various tests based on the projective method of measurement of personality.

Answer 1

1. Rorschach’s Ink-Blot Test: This test was developed by Herman Rorschach in 1921. It uses ten irregular-inkblots (five in black and white, five in colour.) standing against a white background. inkblot is shown in a fixed number of ways and the subjects are asked to describe what they see in each card. The subjects are allowed to hold the card in any position they want, whether it’s upside down or sideways Analysis of this test requires trained and skilful examiner.
2. Thematic Apperception Test (TAT): The TAT was developed by Morgan and Murray in 1935. It requires the individual to look at the picture and to interpret it by telling a story. The individual is invited to say what led up to the scene in the picture.
3. Sentence-completion test: In this test an individual is given a series of incomplete (partial) sentences and he/she is asked to complete them in his/her own words.