Question

Gagan’s psychologist used a technique of personality assessment that required story writing around pictures and completion of sentences etc. Identify and describe the techniques being referred to here.

Answer 1

• The techniques being referred to are projective techniques.
• It involves the use of vague, ambiguous or unstructured stimuli which allows the individual to project her/his feelings, desires and needs onto that situation.
• The person being assessed is usually not told about the purpose of assessment, method of scoring or incorrect responses.
• The person is informed that there are no right or wrong answers. 
• Each response is considered to reveal a significant aspect of personality. 
• Scoring and interpretation are lengthy and subjective.