The Projective Test

The Projective Test is a psychological assessment tool used to uncover a person's thoughts, feelings, and personality traits by analyzing their responses to ambiguous stimuli, such as images or words. One common example is the Rorschach inkblot test, where individuals describe what they see in inkblots. The idea is that people project their own subconscious feelings and conflicts onto these ambiguous prompts, revealing deeper insights that might not come through direct questioning. This method helps psychologists gain a better understanding of an individual’s inner world and emotional state.