Which of the following is true about the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)?
A)It can be used to study people's unconscious defense mechanisms.
B)It has been criticized for having no reliability or validity.
C)It is an example of a self-report personality assessment.
D)It consists of a series of 10 cards,all in black-and-white.

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The Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) can be used to study people's unconscious defense mechanisms by analyzing the stories they tell in response to ambiguous pictures. It is a projective personality test that aims to reveal unconscious aspects of one's personality. Option B is incorrect as the TAT has been found to have reasonable reliability and validity. Option C is incorrect as the TAT is not a self-report personality assessment. Option D is incorrect as the TAT consists of a series of 31 cards, some in black-and-white and others in color.

Which of the Following Is True About the Thematic Apperception