As part of an application for a job, Antwan is asked to complete some psychological tests, including one in which he responds "true" or "false" to items such as "I feel sad most of the time" and "I had a good childhood." What type of psychological test is Antwan taking?
A) a behavioral log
B) the TAT
C) a projective test
D) an inventory

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Antwan is taking an inventory, specifically a self-report inventory. These types of tests ask individuals to report on their own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, as opposed to projective tests which ask individuals to respond to ambiguous stimuli in order to reveal unconscious thoughts and motives. The TAT (Thematic Apperception Test) is also a projective test, while a behavioral log is a type of observational recording of behavior.

As Part of an Application for a Job, Antwan Is