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
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