projective test

prəˈʤɛktɪv tɛst

Definition

Definition of projective test - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

personality assessment

TECH.

exam using unclear prompts to infer traits from reactions

TECH.

The therapist used a projective test to explore hidden feelings.
The psychologist administered a projective test to assess personality structure.
Results from the projective test suggested underlying anxiety and conflict.

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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 device

psychological tool revealing hidden emotions through ambiguous stimuli

The Rorschach inkblot test is a well-known projective device.

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 test

test out

try something to evaluate its effectiveness

They decided to test out the new software before full deployment.

acid test

rigorous test to determine quality or value

The new policy faces its acid test next month.

pub test

test if most people think something is fair or reasonable

That policy doesn't pass the pub test.

straight-face test

evaluation if something can be said seriously

The proposal didn't pass the straight-face test.

put to the test

evaluate something by testing or experimentation

The new software was put to the test yesterday.

stand the test

endure over time without failing

Their friendship stood the test of time.

test of time

ability of something to remain useful or valued over a long period

Only the best constructions can withstand the test of time.

test someone's patience

push someone to see how long they stay calm

The children always test their teacher's patience.

test the water

try something to see if it works

She decided to test the water before investing more money.

test the waters

try something new or explore before deciding or committing

She wanted to test the waters before joining the club.

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TAT

acr.

acr: Thematic Apperception Test

projective psychological test involving storytelling

Thematic Apperception Test

psychology

projective psychological test using pictures to reveal emotions and conflicts

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French:test projectif, ...
German:projektiver Test, ...
Italian:test proiettivo, ...
Spanish:test proyectivo, ...
Portuguese:teste projetivo, ...
Chinese:投射测验, ...
Japanese:投影法検査, ...
Arabic:اخْتِبَار إسْقَاطِي, ...
Hebrew:מִבְחָן הֶשְׁלָכְתִּי, ...
Russian:проективный тест, ...
Ukrainian:проективний тест, ...
Hindi:प्रक्षेपी परीक्षण, ...
Bengali:প্রজেক্টিভ টেস্ট, ...
Catalan:test projectiu, ...
Czech:projektivní test, ...
Danish:projektiv test, ...
Dutch:projectietest, ...
Greek:προβλητικό τεστ, ...
Hungarian:projectív teszt, ...
Khmer:តេស្តបញ្ចាំងចិត្ត, ...
Korean:투사 검사, ...
Persian:آزمون فرافکن, ...
Polish:test projekcyjny, ...
Portuguese (BR):teste projetivo, ...
Romanian:test proiectiv, ...
Swedish:projektivt test, ...
Thai:แบบทดสอบฉายภาพ, ...
Turkish:projektif test, ...
Vietnamese:trắc nghiệm dự phóng, ...

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