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SENTENCE
COMPLETION
TEST
INTRODUCTION
• A sentence completion test consists of a (60) number of
incomplete sentences presented to the subject for completion.
• Allows greater individual freedom and variability of responses.
• not a standardized test and is rarely treated quantitatively.
• It may be administered to a group or as an individual test.
• Requires a minimum of supervision and this fact may be an
important consideration in many clinical situations.
BACKGROUND
This test was developed by Joseph
H. Sacks together with other
psychologists of the New York
Veterans Administration Mental
Hygiene Service.
BACKGROUND
The areas of focus of this test tend This Test can be used in personality
to show dominant personality trends, analysis, clinical applications, attitude
and these areas are: assessment, achievement motivation,
• Family and the measurement of other
• Sex constructs. Moreover, this is used in
• Interpersonal Relationships several disciplines.
• Self-concept.
BACKGROUND
The Sentence Completion Test (SCT) is Reasons:
often compared to the word association
method, as they share similarities in Contextual richness
their approach to understanding the
human psyche. However, the SCT is Personalized responses
generally favored over word
association for several reasons. Enhanced understanding