Question

How do self-report inventories differ from projective tests?

Options

• Self-report uses structured questions, while projective methods use open-ended, ambiguous stimuli.

• Both require the same time to administer.

• Self-report requires examiner interpretation; projective does not.

• Projective tests are always objective.

Answer 1

Self-report uses structured questions, while projective methods use open-ended, ambiguous stimuli.

Explanation:

Self-report inventories use clear, structured questions with fixed response options and objective scoring. Projective tests (like Rorschach) use ambiguous stimuli and require subjective examiner interpretation.