Projective Test - Projective Hypothesis

Projective Hypothesis

This holds that an individual puts structure on an ambiguous situation in a way that is consistent with their own conscious & unconscious needs. It is an indirect method- testee is talking about something other than him/her self.

• Reduces temptation to fake
• Doesn't depend as much on verbal abilities
• Taps both conscious & unconscious traits
• Focus is clinical perspective - not normative - but has developed norms over the years