TAT

Thematic Apperception Test

 [the-mat´ik ap″er-sep´shun]

TAT; a projective test in which the subject tells a story based on each of a series of standard ambiguous pictures, so that his responses reflect a projection of some aspect of his personality and his current psychological preoccupations and conflicts.

TAT

Abbreviation for thematic apperception test.

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TAT

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n.

1. A gene in the AIDS virus that stimulates the host cell to replicate genetic components of the virus.

2. The protein encoded by this gene that is a potent transactivator of viral replication.

TAT

Infectious disease Tetanus antitoxin, see there Lab medicine Turn-around time, see there Psychology Thematic Apperception Test A projection-type psychological test that evaluates a child's sense of reality and personality traits and gives insight into his fantasies. See Psychological testing.

TAT

Abbreviation for thematic apperception test; turnaround time.