projective test

projective test definition - medical

pro·jec·tive test (prə-jĕkˈtĭv)

noun
A psychological test in which a subject's responses to ambiguous or unstructured stimuli, such as a series of cartoons or incomplete sentences, are analyzed to determine personality traits, feelings, or attitudes.

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