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THEMATIC APPERCEPTION TEST (TAT)

• Observe the picture carefully. Some pictures may be really hazy. The
candidate must try to observe each scene to form a brief idea of the
situation.
• You must think of the past and future of the situation shown in the
picture and should incorporate it in your story to make it perfect.
• The theme should be a simple one but it should be interesting,. You
must try to write whatever thought that comes to your mind. Be
natural in TAT. But your story should never be pessimistic and it
should be vibrant of optimism.
• Always try to write story in past tense.
• Do not let the result of the story happen in future. Conclude the story
by giving an optimistic ending.
• The story should neither be lengthy nor be too short. A story of 10-
12 lines will be enough as you have to write within allotted time.
• Write in simple language and your handwriting must be legible.
• You have to race against time in this test. You have to write the story
within 3 and half minutes. It is not acceptable if you leave a story
although that rarely happens.
• You are warned that you should never write memorized stories at SSB
as it would be easily detected by the Psychologist and it will surely
reduce your chances of getting recommended.
• The plot of the story should be simple and do not involve yourself in
complicated situations as you have just three and half minutes for
writing a story.

Practice for TAT

Always keep a notebook, a wristwatch and a pen wherever you travel. You
can see a number of people engaged in a number of different activities like
reading, Working hard to make both ends meet, Telephoning, Chatting with
each other etc. Try to think of their background and note it on the notebook.
Note particulars like their age, sex, present state of mind etc. Then try to write
a story based on their conclusions about their past, present and future and
see that you are able to write it within allotted time( 3 Minutes). This will

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