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Quiz on TAT

1. During the TAT, how much time is given to a candidate to see a picture and to write the story?
   1. 30 sec and 4 min, respectively.
   2. 20 sec and 5 min, respectively.
   3. 1 min and 5 min, respectively.
   4. 45 sec and 4 min, respectively.
2. In TAT, does a candidate need to mention Mood, Age, and Gender and mark the central character (in a Box like Stage 1)? Yes/No
3. In story writing, if the central character of your story achieves an aim without utilising resources. This kind of story is ________
   1. Illogical Idea.
   2. Logical Idea.
   3. Wishful Idea.  
4. Should a Candidate choose a central character of his age and gender? Yes/No
5. Should a candidate mug up and write a story for the blank slide?
   1. It can be done to save time.
   2. Mugging up a story is not recommended.
6.  The best way to tackle a negative picture is.
   1. Write a solution-oriented story.
   2. Write a Neutral story by downplaying the negativity shown in the picture.
   3. The negative stimulus can be presumed to be a dream, painting, a movie scene, etc.
7. Should the TAT stories be matching with the PIQ forms? Yes/No
8. Is TAT the backbone of psychological Tests?
   1. True.
   2. False.
   3. Partially True because WAT is also the backbone.
9. How much weightage TAT consist in Psychological Tests?
   1. 50%
   2. 60%
   3. 70%
   4. Irrelevant question
10. Is the story on the blank slide necessary to be based on the candidate’s life experiences?
    1. True.
    2. False.
    3. Maybe/maybe not.
11. Does the candidate from a low economic background have an edge over other candidates?
    1. No.
    2. The background is irrelevant in personality assessment.
12. Does the candidate from a defence background have an edge over other candidates?
    1. At times, defence background candidates are preferred.
    2. The background is irrelevant in personality assessment.
13. Does Handwriting affect the assessment of a candidate in the Psychological Test?
    1. Yes.
    2. No.
    3. The Psychologist should be able to understand the responses.
14. Are the pictures in TAT tests a mixture of hazy, blurry, and clear images? Yes/No
15. How can a candidate improve story writing?
    1. By including resources in the story.
    2. By practicing meditation.
    3. Gain knowledge of various fields and then Practice writing stories.
    4. All of the Above.
16. What is the hallmark of a good Story in TAT?
    1. The central character should be capable of achieving the aim.
    2. The story should be based on the stimulus.
    3. The central character must achieve a higher aim.
    4. All of the Above.