Question

How many cards in total are there in the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)?

• A. 10
• B. 16
• C. 20
• D. 31

Hint:

Remember: “30 + 1 blank = 31” for TAT.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Identify the instrument. TAT (Murray & Morgan) is a projective test in which examinees create stories about pictures to reveal implicit motives and conflicts.
Step 2: State the standard composition. The complete set contains 30 picture cards + 1 blank card (used to elicit a story without a visual cue) $= 31$ total. Examiners choose age/sex-appropriate subsets, but the canonical full set is thirty-one.
Step 3: Conclude. \[ \boxed{\text{31 cards in total (Option D).}} \]