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shown to you on the screen for 30 seconds that will be 11 + 1 = 12, and the last will be a blank one.
You are required to write a story the way it comes to your mind spontaneously within 4 minutes that too
on each one covering the persons and the situations shown in the picture while answering three basic
thematic questions :—

1

What led to the situation ?

What the situation is ?

or
2
What is going on ?
or

What the picture is ?

or

What is happeing in that picture ?

3 What is the outcome ?

or

What the conclusion is ?

or

What is the result of that picture ?
Please write a story and merely do not describe the picture and also do not write a filmy story, or
the story guided by friends and the books. While writing the stories your characters will interact
together then the thought, feelings and emotions will come and that will become the material for our
evaluation.
Instruction for the TAT include the following points :—
1. TAT is a test of your imagination and you are free to give your responses the way they appear in
your mind.
2. Twelve pictures will be projected on the screen one after the other.
3. You are required to write a story around the persons and situations shown in the picture covering
what led to the situation (past), what is going on (present) and what will be the outcome (future) of
the situation.
4. In your stories you will describe thoughts, feelings, actions and emotions of the characters.
5. Do not care for the beauty of expression; write freely the thoughts that come to your mind.
6. You may find a few pictures vague or hazy. Instead of seeking any clarification, use your own
imagination and proceed.