Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Self and Personality

Question:
Projective techniques are used in the analysis of personality to:
Options:
Understand conscious thoughts and behaviors
Assess cognitive abilities and intelligence
Explore unconscious motives and emotional complexes
Measure physiological responses and arousal levels
Correct Answer:
Explore unconscious motives and emotional complexes
Explanation:
Projective techniques are designed to access the unconscious aspects of an individual's personality, including hidden motives, conflicts, and emotional complexes. They provide a means to tap into the deeper layers of the mind and gain insight into aspects that may not be readily accessible through conscious self-reporting.