The Barnum Effect Is Found When

question 37

Multiple Choice

The Barnum effect is found when

• A) statements that fits most of the case inflates validity.
• B) ambiguous responses are subjectively evaluated.
• C) participants who lack pathology are diagnosed as having pathology.
• D) a scale is not standardized.

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