01:830:101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 25: Rorschach Test, Hermann Rorschach, Thematic Apperception Test

• School: Rutgers University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: 01:830:101
• Professor: Professor Marvasti

Document Summary

Projective test: a personality test, such as the rorschach or tat, that provides ambiguous stimuli designed to trigger projection of one"s inner dynamics. Thematic apperception test (tat: a projective test in which people express their inner feelings and interests through the stories they make up about ambiguous scenes. Rorschach inkblot test: the most widely used projective test, a set of 10 inkblots, designed by. Hermann rorschach; seeks to identify people"s inner feelings by analyzing their interpretations of the blots. Terror-management theory: a theory of death-related anxiety; explores people"s emotional and behavioral responses to reminders of their impending death. Self-actualization: according to maslow, one of the ultimate psychological needs that arises after basic physical and psychological needs are met and self-esteem is achieved; the motivation to fulfill one"s potential. Unconditional positive regard: a caring, accepting, nonjudgmental attitude, which carl rogers believed would help clients to develop self-awareness and self-acceptance.