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TAT SAMPLE STORIES
I have written some blogs about psychology tests and specifically about
Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) as well. Aspirants have been asking me to
post some sample stories. I had not done that so far because the tendency to
copy these stories by aspirants is high and also of trying to ‘fit’ these stories
in somewhat similar photographs. Please do not do so! I have written some
sample stories in this chapter.
Description: A house on fire and a man walking by
Story: Vivek was heading to his college when he heard screams of a lady
from a house on fire. He rushed to the house and found that because of the
strong wind it was difficult to douse the fire. He escorted the sole old lady
occupant out of the house safely and informed the fire brigade. He took the
help of some people who had gathered and neighbours to get buckets full of
water and a water pipe to douse the fire. Some people brought some sticks
and sand to beat the fire. On advice from the lady he retrieved the valuables
from the house. By the time the fire brigade arrived the fire had already
been controlled and could be quickly put off.
Description: A lady and a man working in laboratory
Story: Pia was pursuing her PhD on curing diseases in young children. As
she researched the subject she realised that the children who had been kept
in very hygienic environment were more susceptible to serious ailments be-
cause they had low immunity compared to the children who had been ex-
posed to dirt and filth since birth. Her research work was greatly appreciated
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