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littleanan

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on: Jun 21, 2018
Give an example of the Barnum effect.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Becky reads her horoscope every day and strongly believes that her personality matches the description of being a Virgo.
 
  Since her birthday is in early September, she thinks the horoscopes are right on in describing her. You have just learned about horoscopes in your personality course. What do you tell her about how horoscopes are as a measure of personality?
  What will be an ideal response?


tsternbergh47

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Reply #1 on: Jun 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: The Barnum effect is the tendency for people to believe vague, positive statements about themselves. People who believe their horoscopes will come true might be influenced in this way.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: Since horoscopes are based on our birthdays, they are generally reliable in the sense of determining who is a Virgo, or other sign. However, studies testing personality and zodiac signs do not show convergent validity.


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