Thematic apperception test

Thematic apperception test

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  THEMATIC APPERCEPTION TEST
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  THEMATIC APPERCEPTION TEST TAT is a projective test consisting of a series of pictures in which the examinee is requested to create a story about the picture.  Method of revealing to the trained interpreter some of the dominant drives, emotions, sentiments, complexes and conflicts of personality.  Apperception – refer to the process of projecting fantasy imaginary onto an objective stimuli.
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  HISTORY  It wasconceptualized by Henry Murray and Christina Morgan on 1935.  Morgan – Murray Thematic apperception Test – the original name of the TAT but later on Murray is given primary credit for the test, along with the staff of Harvard Psychological Clinic  1938 the year that Tat was established in Harvard Psychological Clinic
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  MURRAY’S THEORY OFPERSONALITY  The TAT is so integrally involved with Murray’s concept of personality that a survey and knowledge of his basic theoretical components is important. In constructing the theory, Murray emphasizes the biological basis as well as the social and environmental determinants of behavior. He is also consistently aware of how individuals interact with their environment
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  GENERAL CONDITIONS  Tobe administered in an interpersonal setting.  TAT materials consists of 20 cards on which ambiguous pictures are presented. -”M” for males, “F” for females -”B” for boys, “G” for girls -”BM” for boys/males, “GF” for girls/females.
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  PROCEDURES  Time  Recording Subject’sresponses should be recorded along with any noteworthy behavioral observations: exclamation, stuttering, pauses, blushing, degree of involvement , and change in voice inflection.  Questioning and Inquiry  Order of presentation
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  INSTRUCTIONS  The examinerwill show some pictures one at a time, and the subject will be making up as dramatic a story as he/she can for each picture card. 50 minutes for 10 pictures. The following story structure must be obtained:  Current situation  Thoughts and feelings of the character  Preceding events  Outcome
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  INTERPRETATION  In interpretingthe responses of the TAT, the examiners typically focus their attention on one of the three areas: The content of the stories that the subject tells; The feeling or the tone of the stories; The subject’s behavior apart from responses. These behavior may include: Verbal Remarks and non Verbal responses
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  EXAMPLE  Descriptive level The boy is practicing to increase his competence.)  Interpretative level  If one practice, then he or she will improve.  Diagnostic level  The client has a high need for achievement with a high level of self- efficacy.
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  RESULTS  The resultsof the TAT must be interpreted in the context of the subject’s personal history, age, sex, level of education.  The results of the Thematic Apperception Test are difficult to generalize. The results are often subjective and do not use any formal type of scoring system  Companies sometimes use thematic apperception tests to screen potential employees  Thematic Apperception Tests are less beneficial to individuals. However, individuals can use the results to determine if an industry or company is right for them.