A clinician uses interview data to make the clinical judgment ...

[WWatsford]

A clinician uses interview data to make the clinical judgment that a client is competent in many areas, but in other areas her performance may be hindered by a lack of confidence. Although the client may acknowledge the accuracy of this statement, its lack of specificity suggests that it exemplifies
 
  a. the Stroop effect.
  b. the Barnum effect.
  c. stereotyped beliefs.
  d. illusory correlation.

Question 2

Barnum statements
 
  a. are overly positive in tone.
  b. exaggerate people's characteristics, similar to fun-house mirrors.
  c. are so general as to be true of almost everyone.
  d. are more negative or pessimistic than warranted.

[cegalasso]

Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C