Summary
InA Practical Guide to the Thematic Apperception Test, long-term experts in projective assessment Edward Aronow, Kim Altman Weiss, and Marvin Reznikoff have created a concise and eminently useful introduction to the use and interpretation of the Thematic Apperception Test. A brief history of apperception techniques and the development of the TAT provides background for subsequent discussion of how to administer the test and interpret the results. The authors present data on the stimulus value of the TAT cards and findings from research on apperceptive techniques, issues of cultural diversity, and alternative apperceptive methods. Sample protocols illustrate the use of the test in clinical context. This broad coverage and pragmatic approach make the book an important resource for students and practitioners seeking to familiarize themselves with this time-tested tool for psychological assessment.
Author Biography
Edward Aronow is Professor of Psychology at Montclair State University.
Table of Contents
Introduction |
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A History of Apperception Techniques |
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5 | (8) |
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5 | (1) |
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6 | (1) |
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6 | (2) |
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8 | (1) |
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9 | (2) |
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11 | (1) |
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12 | (1) |
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Impact of Race on the Examiner |
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12 | (1) |
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13 | (18) |
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13 | (1) |
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14 | (1) |
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15 | (1) |
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Nomothetic and Idiographic Interpretation |
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16 | (1) |
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Rules and Cautions in Interpretation |
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Stimulus Characteristics of the TAT Cards |
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31 | (20) |
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51 | (8) |
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51 | (2) |
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53 | (2) |
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Scoring of Defense Mechanisms |
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55 | (1) |
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Interpersonal Object Relations |
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56 | (3) |
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Diversity Issues in TAT Use and Alternatives to the TAT |
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59 | (14) |
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61 | (8) |
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69 | (1) |
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Considering Individual Differences in Assessment |
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70 | (3) |
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73 | (10) |
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76 | (4) |
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80 | (3) |
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Integrating the TAT into a Test Report |
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Outline of a Psychological Report |
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Additional Suggestions for Effective Report Writing |
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95 | (12) |
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95 | (3) |
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98 | (4) |
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102 | (2) |
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References |
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Index |
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