A psychologist administering the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)asks respondents to ________.
A) draw a person so that the psychologist may determine which parts are left out or exaggerated
B) describe their current level of hostility so that the psychologist can measure their type A tendencies
C) tell stories about pictures that the psychologist shows them
D) describe their perceptions of the causes of people's behavior so that the psychologist can measure attributional complexity

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The Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) is a projective test in which respondents are shown ambiguous pictures and asked to tell a story about them. This allows the psychologist to analyze the themes and underlying conflicts of the respondent's story, which can provide insight into their personality and thought processes. Choices A, B, and D do not accurately describe the administration or purpose of the TAT.

A Psychologist Administering the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)asks Respondents to ________