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Are you a victim of the Barnum effect?
Understanding the psychology of generalizations
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Have you ever had your fortune read or heard a general, positive statement and thought to yourself, "That sounds just like me!" If your answer is yes, then you're not alone. The Barnum effect is a real psychological phenomenon that can impact how you see the world. It can make us feel uniquely understood, when the reality is quite the opposite.
Curious if you've fallen victim to the Barnum effect? Click through now to find out.
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