Pictures

Definition

In psychology, pictures refer to visual stimuli used in personality assessments that can reveal hidden aspects of the mind. These pictures are often ambiguous and open to interpretation by the test-taker.

Related terms

Rorschach Inkblot Test:

This is a specific type of picture-based personality assessment method where individuals interpret inkblots. It aims to uncover unconscious thoughts and emotions.

Thematic Apperception Test (TAT):

Another type of picture-based assessment that involves interpreting ambiguous scenes to reveal underlying motives and personality traits.

Projective Tests:

A category of psychological tests that use various ambiguous stimuli, including pictures, to uncover unconscious aspects of an individual's personality.