Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
A projective personality test is a psychological assessment tool that aims to explore the unconscious mind by presenting individuals with ambiguous stimuli and analyzing their interpretations and responses.
Related terms
Inkblot Test: A projective personality test that uses symmetrical inkblots to assess an individual's perception and interpretations, revealing aspects of their unconscious.
A projective personality test where individuals interpret ambiguous pictures, allowing psychologists to gain insights into their thoughts, feelings, and conflicts.
Rorschach Test: Another type of projective personality test using inkblots to examine an individual's perceptions and underlying psychological processes.