1. The Thematic Apperception Test(TAT)is a projective techniqueofpersonality, as well known as theRorschachTest.

2. The Thematic Apperception Test ( TAT ) is a projective technique as well known as the Rorschach Test.

3. The Thematic Apperception Test, The Children's Apperception Test, and The Senior Apperception Technique in Clinical Use.

4. The unconscious needs were scored from their stories created based on thematic apperception test pictures.

5. Objective:To explore the potential characteristic of need-pressure system in patients with borderline personality disorder(BPD)with the thematic apperception test(TAT).

6. Method 60 patients with peptic ulcer and 60 normal controls were evaluated with symptom checklist 90, social support rating scale, defense styles questionnaire, thematic apperception test.