Chapter 11: Selection Test for Employment: Projective Tests
Abstract : Projective tests in employment selection assess personality and unconscious thoughts by presenting ambiguous stimuli, like inkblots or pictures, and observing how candidates interpret them, revealing potential insights into their values, motives, and behaviors . Here's a more detailed explanation: What are Projective Tests? Ambiguous Stimuli: Projective tests use unstructured or semi-structured stimuli, such as pictures, inkblots, incomplete sentences, or word associations, to elicit responses. Interpretation as Insight: Candidates are asked to interpret or describe these stimuli, and their responses are believed to reveal underlying personality traits, attitudes, and motivations. Examples: Rorschach Inkblot Test: Candidates interpret inkblots to analyze personality and emotional functioning. Thematic Apperception Test (TAT): Candidates create stories based on ambiguous pictures, revealing their perceptions and motivat...