The task of a person taking a projective test such as the TAT is to
A) tell stories about an ambiguous picture.
B) have their brain scanned while reading.
C) take a paper-and-pencil inventory.
D) talk about their future plans.
E) play a role from a script.

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In a projective test such as the TAT, the person is presented with ambiguous pictures and is required to create a story about the picture. The interpretation of these stories provides insight into the person's personality, emotional state, and thought processes. Option B is incorrect as brain scanning is not involved in projective tests like the TAT. Option C refers to a different type of personality assessment. Option D is not relevant to projective tests. Option E is more appropriate for a role-play or acting exercise.

The Task of a Person Taking a Projective Test Such