The Barnum Effect: Why We Believe Anything Applies to Us
Have you ever read your horoscope and felt a strange sense of familiarity, as if the generic descriptions somehow captured your unique personality? Or perhaps you’ve been surprised by the accuracy of a fortune teller’s reading, despite its vagueness? These experiences, where we find personal meaning in generic statements, are examples of the Barnum Effect, […]
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