Neurobiology of hope

Types of projective techniques

Projective techniques are psychological assessment tools used to explore unconscious thoughts, feelings, and personality traits by presenting ambiguous stimuli. Common types include the Rorschach Inkblot Test, where individuals interpret inkblots; the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT), which involves storytelling based on pictures; and sentence completion tests, where individuals finish incomplete sentences. Other types include word association tests and draw-a-person tests. These techniques are useful in clinical settings for assessing deeper emotional and psychological functioning, especially when individuals are unwilling or unable to express themselves directly.