In psychology, pictures refer to visual stimuli used in personality assessments that can reveal hidden aspects of the mind. These pictures are often ambiguous and open to interpretation by the test-taker.
Related terms
Rorschach Inkblot Test: This is a specific type of picture-based personality assessment method where individuals interpret inkblots. It aims to uncover unconscious thoughts and emotions.
Thematic Apperception Test (TAT): Another type of picture-based assessment that involves interpreting ambiguous scenes to reveal underlying motives and personality traits.
Projective Tests: A category of psychological tests that use various ambiguous stimuli, including pictures, to uncover unconscious aspects of an individual's personality.