Thematic Apperception Test

Thematic Apperception Test definition - medical

The·mat·ic Apperception Test (thĭ-mătˈĭk)

noun
Abbr. TAT A psychological test in which the subject is asked to tell a story about a set of standard pictures showing everyday situations, thereby revealing his or her own attitudes and feelings.

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