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Children Apperception Test

The Children's Apperception Test (CAT) is a projective psychological assessment for children aged 3 to 10, designed to reveal their thoughts and emotions through storytelling based on picture cards. It consists of two versions, the Animal Form and Human Form, and aims to explore emotional conflicts, coping mechanisms, and relationships. The test is administered in a comfortable environment, allowing children to narrate stories freely, which are then analyzed for themes and emotional content.

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Children Apperception Test

The Children's Apperception Test (CAT) is a projective psychological assessment for children aged 3 to 10, designed to reveal their thoughts and emotions through storytelling based on picture cards. It consists of two versions, the Animal Form and Human Form, and aims to explore emotional conflicts, coping mechanisms, and relationships. The test is administered in a comfortable environment, allowing children to narrate stories freely, which are then analyzed for themes and emotional content.

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Children's Apperception

Test (CAT)
• Understanding Children's Inner Worlds
Through Storytelling

• Presented by: Ms. Ajeta


clinical psychologist
What is the Children's
Apperception Test?
• - The CAT is a projective psychological
test designed specifically for children
aged 3 to 10 years.
• - Developed by Leopold Bellak and
Sonya Sorel in 1949.
• - It uses pictures to elicit stories from
children, revealing their thoughts,
emotions, and conflicts.
Structure of the CAT

• - Consists of 10 picture cards featuring


animals or humans in relatable situations.
• - Two versions:
• - Animal Form (CAT-A): Features
anthropomorphic animals.
• - Human Form (CAT-H): Depicts human
characters.
• - Stories are elicited from the child based on
the pictures.
Purpose of the CAT

• - To explore:
• - Emotional conflicts.
• - Coping mechanisms.
• - Relationships with family and peers.
• - Self-concept and fears.
Administration Process
• 1. Seating arrangement: The child and administrator should sit at a 90-
degree angle or side-by-side to avoid direct eye contact, creating a less
intimidating environment.
• 2. Time duration: The session typically lasts 30 to 50 minutes,
depending on the child’s pace and comfort level.
• 3. Environment: Ensure a quiet, comfortable, and distraction-free space.
• 4. Instructions to the child (word-for-word):
• "I am going to show you some pictures. Each picture tells a story. I
want you to tell me a story about what is happening in the picture.
Think about what might have happened before, what is happening now,
and what will happen next. There is no right or wrong answer, so you
can tell the story however you like."
• 5. Present one card at a time and let the child narrate freely.
• 6. Record the stories verbatim for analysis.
Explanation of Animal
Cards (CAT-A)
• Card 1: Baby chicks seated around a table with an adult chicken in
the background
• - Possible themes: Family interactions, dependency, or sibling
relationships.

• Card 2: A large bear and a baby bear playing tug-of-war


• - Possible themes: Playfulness, competition, or intergenerational
dynamics.

• Card 3: A lion sitting on a throne being watched by a mouse


through a peephole
• - Possible themes: Power, surveillance, or hierarchical
relationships.
Interpretation of Stories

• - Focus areas:
• - Themes and content of stories.
• - Emotional tone and expressions.
• - Recurrent characters and roles.
• - Resolutions or lack thereof in
narratives.
• - Relate findings to developmental and
clinical concerns.
Applications of the CAT

• - Clinical settings: Diagnosing anxiety,


trauma, or adjustment issues.
• - Educational settings: Understanding
learning difficulties or social concerns.
• - Research: Studying developmental and
cultural variations.
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