Looked it up mcem because I had no idea of the context either.
projective
[pruh-jek-tiv]
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adjective
1.
of or relating to projection.
2.
produced, or capable of being produced, by projection.
3.
Psychology. of, relating to, or noting a test or technique for revealing the hidden motives or underlying personality structure of an individual by the use of ambiguous or unstructured test materials, as ink blots, cloud pictures, or cartoons, that encourage spontaneous responses.
But who wants to bring pendants into it anyway?