Word Association Test (WAT)
Nature and Scope
Word Association Test(WAT) is one of the tools in the Protection Technique, employed by modern psychologists to assess the personality traits of an individual.The important tools of the technique are the Thematic Appereception Test(TPT) and the Psychological situation test which are discussed in the following post.
PROCEDURE
In WAT ,a word written or printed on a cardboard is kept exposed to the candidates for 15 seconds and he is asked to write a sentence,using this word within that 15 seconds.
Total no. of words shown are 50. Since the time is very short candidates has no time to think and hense they are expected to go with there sudden reaction towards that sentence.
Important Tips
- Write simple and brief sentences to save your time.
- Your sentence must have some meaning but avoid extra preaching.
- Avoid Negative and anti-social approach.
- You can use proverbs or familier saying but not in excess.
- Your words are representing you, so use them wisely.
- Be patient and unnerved, don't get excited.
- Leave some words if you are finding it difficult to deal with.
- Practice, Practice, Practice as much as you can.
Examples
HOME - A happy home leads to a happy life.
FRIEND - A good friend is a real asset.
Try these words
FIND, GOAL, CLUB, ATTEMPT, PICK, FAULT, LUCK, LOVE, JUNK, WORK, JUMP, GIRL, WAIT, SAD, SNAKE, WALL, ARMY, MUSIC, RUN , KEEN, LIE, FALSE, TAKE.
