projective device

prəˈdʒɛktɪv dɪˈvaɪs

Definition

Definition of projective device - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

psychology

TECH.

psychological tool revealing hidden emotions through ambiguous stimuli

TECH.

The Rorschach inkblot test is a well-known projective device.
The thematic apperception test is another projective device used by psychologists.
Therapists often use a projective device to explore a patient's subconscious.

assessment

instrument

tool

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Expressions with projective

projective geometry

branch of mathematics dealing with properties preserved through projection

Projective geometry studies shapes and figures using points and lines.

projective test

exam using unclear prompts to infer traits from reactions

The therapist used a projective test to explore hidden feelings.

projective technique

psychological method using ambiguous stimuli to reveal personality traits

The therapist used a projective technique to understand the patient's fears.

Expressions with device

cleaning device

tool or machine for removing dirt or dust

The vacuum cleaner is a popular cleaning device.

electronic device

gadget with electronic components

The electronic device stopped working after it got wet.

exercise device

equipment designed for physical activity and fitness

The gym has a new exercise device for cardio workouts.

measuring device

instrument used to determine size, amount, or degree

The ruler is a simple measuring device.

memory device

technique to help remember information

Using acronyms is a common memory device for students.

smart device

electronic item that can process data and connect to networks

Her smart device tracks sleep and sends alerts.

recording device

machine that captures sound, images, or data for later use

The interview was saved using a digital recording device.

towing device

piece of equipment used to pull or drag another vehicle or load

The truck's towing device can handle very heavy trailers.

birth control device

device used to prevent pregnancy

She opted for a birth control device to avoid pregnancy.

electrical device

apparatus powered by electrical energy

She bought a new electrical device for the kitchen.

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French:outil projectif, ...
German:projektives Verfahren, ...
Italian:strumento proiettivo, ...
Spanish:test proyectivo, ...
Portuguese:teste projetivo, ...
Chinese:投射工具, ...
Japanese:投影法, ...
Arabic:أَدَاة إِسْقَاطِيَّة, ...
Hebrew:כְּלִי הַשְׁלָכָה, ...
Russian:проективное устройство, ...
Ukrainian:проективний пристрій, ...
Hindi:मनोवैज्ञानिक उपकरण, ...
Bengali:প্রজেক্টিভ ডিভাইস, ...
Catalan:test projectiu, ...
Czech:projektivní metoda, ...
Danish:projektiv test, ...
Dutch:projectief instrument, ...
Greek:προβολικό εργαλείο, ...
Hungarian:projektív teszt, ...
Khmer:ឧបករណ៍បញ្ចាំងផ្លូវចិត្ត, ...
Korean:투사적 도구, ...
Persian:ابزار فرافکن, ...
Polish:narzędzie projekcyjne, ...
Portuguese (BR):dispositivo projetivo, ...
Romanian:instrument proiectiv, ...
Swedish:projektiv metod, ...
Thai:เครื่องมือทดสอบทางจิตวิทยา, ...
Turkish:projeksiyon aracı, ...
Vietnamese:công cụ dự phóng, ...

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