Possibly one of the most famous projective techniques in psychology, the Thematic Apperception Test is also one of the most widely researched and utilised. Used predominantly in clinical settings, the assessment allows practitioners to gain rich insights into client’s thoughts, concerns, feeling, and motives based on the stories they create to explain the vague scenes depicted in the pictures presented to them.
Basic info
Age range
Individuals ages 5 - 79 years
Administration time
2 hours (2 x 1 hour sessions)
Comparison group
n/a
Language availability
English
Scoring options
Hand-scorable
Integrated report options
YES
Additional info
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