The most important element that a psychologist sees in a candidate’s story in the TAT is his
imagination and goal-seeking behaviour. This is seen through the actions of the hero.
Therefore, when observing the picture, the candidate should not only assess the setting and
the situation, but also identify the hero who needs to solve the problem presented in the
picture. If the problem is not obvious, the candidate must set a goal for the hero which is
consistent with the picture shown.
Subsequently, he should narrate the actions performed by the hero to solve the problem or
achieve a goal. The quality of his story depends entirely on the type of actions he performs.