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THEMATIC APPERCEPTION TEST (TAT)

Reasoning Ability From the story it shows that Ranjit inherited this
during his experience of taking part in versatile
situations and extra activities.
Power of expression The story in itself displays clarity of events in
sequence which is a trait of ability to express
something in a proper way. Going forward Ranjit
inculcates these qualities by his participation in
Sainik School and engaging in various activities
Self Confidence This story depicts self-confidence. One towards
the mother who was confident that someday her
son would be an officer and thereby deciding to
send him to the Sainik School. Second is the self-
confidence of Ranjit which he inculcated during his
school tenure of Sainik School by engaging in
various activities. These things made him clear the
National Defence academy examination at one go.
Determination This quality is also shown by both the mother and
son. The mother is determined that at the right
age of qualification she would send Ranjit to Sainik
School for him to become an officer in future.
Ranjit is also determined to win, learn to the best
of his ability where he proved by the annual report
exceeding in all his grades.
Organising Ability In this story, the sequential arrangement of
events, Ranjit’s participation in the extra activities,
being a monitor in the camps demonstrates the
organizing capabilities he had and he inculcated.
Cooperation Team work is the essence of any officer like
quality. Here it Ranjit’s exposure in outside team
activities and trips, shows that he was cooperative
both as a leader and as a team mate
Sense of Being a monitor shows that he was entrusted with
Responsibility a sense of responsibility and hence was offered
that position
Group influencing By virtue of his participation and exposure as a
Ability monitor he inculcated. These traits helped him
getting recommended in first attempt

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