Barnum effect

English edit

Etymology edit

Named after American showman Phineas Taylor Barnum.

Noun edit

Barnum effect (plural Barnum effects)

The tendency of individuals to give high accuracy ratings to descriptions of their personality that are in fact vague and general enough to apply to a wide range of people.

Synonyms edit

Forer effect

Further reading edit

Barnum effect on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

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