A person's responses to a projective test are thought to reflect
A)their plans for the future.
B)the thoughts of the conscious mind.
C)maladaptive patterns of behaviour.
D)unconscious thoughts and feelings.

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Projective tests are designed to elicit unconscious thoughts and feelings from an individual, which are then reflected in their responses. These tests operate under the assumption that a person's answers to ambiguous stimuli will reveal their true thoughts and feelings that they may not be aware of or willing to express directly. Therefore, the best answer is D, as it accurately reflects the purpose of projective tests. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect as they do not accurately reflect the purpose or outcomes of projective tests.

A Person's Responses to a Projective Test Are Thought to Reflect