Thematic Apperception Test

/θəˌmædɪk ˌˈæpərˌsɛpʃən tɛst/
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Definitions of Thematic Apperception Test
  1. noun
    a projective technique using black-and-white pictures; subjects tell a story about each picture
    synonyms: TAT
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    type of:
    projective device, projective technique, projective test
    any personality test designed to yield information about someone's personality on the basis of their unrestricted response to ambiguous objects or situations
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