The House-Person-Tree Personality Test

We subconsciously project our personality onto the paper each time we draw something. Without us realizing it, even the simplest drawing can shed light on our emotions, intelligence, self-esteem, and fears.

A drawing assessment known as the house-tree-person test is a common technique psychologists use to learn more about personality traits.

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What is the House-Tree-Person Test?

The house-tree-person test (HTP) is a projective test, a type of psychological assessment where individuals are presented with ambiguous, abstract stimuli, such as images or scenarios, and their interpretations or responses are used to reveal hidden emotions, desires, and internal conflicts. As a projective test, the HTP is intended to measure different aspects of personality.

In this test, participants are asked to draw a house, a tree, and a person. The way they depict these elements is then analyzed. These drawings are interpreted to create a picture of the person’s cognitive, emotional, and social functioning, revealing insights that might not be easily accessed through more direct questioning or observation.

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