A client is asked to look at a picture and to tell a story that describes what she thinks is happening in the picture. Her therapist will use the content of the story to make inferences about the client's personality. The client is likely taking the
A) Rorschach Test.
B) Q-Sort.
C) Thematic Apperception Test.
D) MMPI.

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The Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) involves presenting clients with ambiguous pictures and asking them to create a story about what is happening. The therapist can use the content of the story to make inferences about the client's personality, needs, and motivations. The Rorschach Test, Q-Sort, and MMPI are other personality assessments, but they do not involve interpreting stories about pictures.

A Client Is Asked to Look at a Picture and to Tell