The final goal or ultimate object of all human effort, endeavor , wish, want, desire or activity is happiness. Whatever one does, no matter what the intermediary aims or objectives are, he does it with the ultimate hope of finding happiness. Mental satisfaction, physical satisfaction, sense of achievement or accomplishment, possession of wealth, health or power — all ultimately are sought for that end viz happiness. Each individual has different connotations and concepts for happiness. An insight into the individual, s mind as regards his idea of happiness and goals or objectives or methods through which he intends to realize them, will enable us to understand the individual. Such understanding will also help us to learn the personality characteristics of the individual. It is difficult to obtain correct data of an individual’s attitude by obtaining conscious or thought out answers to set questions. The Thematic Apperception Test is therefore employed to learn about the real nature of an individual’s personality. In this technique the candidates are asked to write stories, on the sport, about what they see in a structured picture. Here is an example of such analytical study. You can also assess your own personality by carefully following the technique.