Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
Projective tests are personality assessments that present ambiguous stimuli with the aim of revealing hidden emotions and internal conflicts projected by an individual.
A type of projective test where individuals look at ambiguous scenes and then make up stories about them, revealing personal feelings, fears, and attitudes.
Inkblot Test (Rorschach): Another type of projective test where individuals interpret inkblots which can reveal aspects about their personality traits and emotional functioning.