Question

Gagan’s psychologist used a technique of personality assessment that required story writing around pictures and completion of sentences etc. Identify and describe the techniques being referred to here.

Answer 1

1. The techniques being referred to are projective techniques.
2. It involves the use of vague, ambiguous or unstructured stimuli, which allows the individual to project her/his feelings, desires and needs onto that situation.
3. The person being assessed is usually not told about the purpose of the assessment, method of scoring, or incorrect responses.
4. The person is informed that there are no right or wrong answers.
5. Each response is considered to reveal a significant aspect of personality.
6. Scoring and interpretation are lengthy and subjective.