Frank and Gina are looking at an abstract painting in a museum. Gina describes objects and people she thinks she sees in the painting. Frank says, "It's a bunch of paint thrown on a canvas." Gina responds, "No, there is so much here that you just don't see." During lunch they agree that their experience reminds them of what concept they learned in introductory psychology?
A) social cognition
B) trait theory
C) projective testing
D) the Big Five

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Gina's interpretation of the abstract painting, seeing objects and people, and Frank's inability to see beyond the literal paint, resemble projective testing in psychology. Projective tests involve ambiguous stimuli, such as inkblots or abstract images, where individuals project their own interpretations or feelings, revealing their thoughts, feelings, and personality traits.

Frank and Gina Are Looking at an Abstract Painting in a Museum