The validity and reliability of projective tests, such as the TAT and the Rorschach, is higher than that of objective tests, such as the MMPI-2.

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Projective tests like the TAT (Thematic Apperception Test) and the Rorschach Inkblot Test have been criticized for their lack of empirical support and standardization, making them less reliable and valid compared to more structured, objective tests like the MMPI-2 (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2), which is standardized and has extensive empirical backing.

The Validity and Reliability of Projective Tests, Such as the TAT