A person's responses to a projective test are thought to reflect:
A)current events.
B)daydreaming themes.
C)maladaptive patterns of behaviour.
D)unconscious thoughts and feelings.

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Projective tests, such as the Rorschach inkblot test or the Thematic Apperception Test, are used to reveal a person's unconscious thoughts, feelings, and motivations. The ambiguous stimuli of these tests prompts the person to project their underlying thoughts and emotions onto the test. Therefore, the responses are thought to reflect the person's unconscious experiences rather than current events or daydreaming themes. Maladaptive patterns of behavior may come to light through the interpretations of the responses, but they are not the primary focus of projective testing.

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