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word association test [1 record]

Record 1 1998-08-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Personality Development
  • Psychometry and Psychotechnology
DEF

A projective technique consisting of a list of words which is presented to the subject one at a time. The subject is asked to respond with the first word which comes to his mind. The verbal responses, and non-verbal reactions are recorded. This test is used to assess general adjustment and neuroticism.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Développement de la personnalité
  • Psychométrie et psychotechnique
Key term(s)
  • test d'association libre

Spanish

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