ABSTRACT
The Personal Problem-Solving System-Revised (PPSS-R) uses Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) responses to assess how people are likely to resolve personal problems. Responses are scored across four broad categories: story design, story orientation, story solution, and story resolution. The PPSS-R provides a convenient way for clinicians to look at problem solving and social functioning in their clients. In addition, the PPSS-R provides a method for researchers to employ when assessing personal problem-solving performance using a measure that is largely independent of social desirability effects. We reviewed a number of reliability and validity studies and provided detailed scoring instructions.
