As part of an application for a job, Dan is asked to complete some psychological tests including one in which he responds true or false to items such as "I feel sad most of the time," or "I had a good childhood." What type of psychological test is Dan taking?

A) a behavioral log
B) the TAT
C) a projective test
D) an inventory

Psychological Tests

Instruments or standardized measures designed to assess and evaluate individual behaviors, abilities, or mental states, often used in psychological and educational settings.

Inventory

A paper-and-pencil test with questions about a person’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, which measures several dimensions of personality and can be scored according to a standard procedure.

Projective Test

A type of psychological test designed to let a person respond to ambiguous stimuli, potentially revealing hidden emotions and internal conflicts.