# Psychological Testing and Assessment

**Type:** Topics  
**Canonical URL:** https://scholariq.org/topics/psychological-testing-and-assessment-2/

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Citations | 465,767 |
| Description | This cluster of papers focuses on psychological assessment methods, particularly the use of projective techniques like the Rorschach Comprehensive System, to explore implicit motives such as achievement motivation. It also delves into the application of therapeutic assessment and the impact of motivational congruence on well-being. |
| Domain | Social Sciences |
| Field | Psychology |
| OpenAlex ID | https://openalex.org/T12848 |
| Works | 49,891 |

## Topic researchers

Showing 12 of 20.

- [George Davey Smith](https://scholariq.org/researchers/george-davey-smith/)
- [Richard M. Ryan](https://scholariq.org/researchers/richard-m-ryan/)
- [Edward L. Deci](https://scholariq.org/researchers/edward-l-deci/)
- [Janet B. W. Williams](https://scholariq.org/researchers/janet-b-w-williams/)
- [Peter M. Bentler](https://scholariq.org/researchers/peter-m-bentler/)
- [Terrie E. Moffitt](https://scholariq.org/researchers/terrie-e-moffitt/)
- [Robert L. Spitzer](https://scholariq.org/researchers/robert-l-spitzer/)
- [Ian J. Deary](https://scholariq.org/researchers/ian-j-deary/)
- [Andrew F. Hayes](https://scholariq.org/researchers/andrew-f-hayes/)
- [Michael B. First](https://scholariq.org/researchers/michael-b-first/)
- [David Cella](https://scholariq.org/researchers/david-cella/)
- [Avshalom Caspi](https://scholariq.org/researchers/avshalom-caspi/)

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