The Barnum Effect in Psychological Report Writing Refers to

question 82

Multiple Choice

The Barnum effect in psychological report writing refers to

• A) very technical jargon that is too difficult for lay readers to understand.
• B) conflicting statements about the assessee within the same report.
• C) statements that are by their very nature tend to be prejudicial.
• D) vague, general statements that could be applied to most people.

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Definitions:

Group Members

Individuals who belong to a particular group or team, sharing common goals, responsibilities, or interests.

Moscovici

Serge Moscovici, a French social psychologist known for his work on social influence, minority influence, and the theory of social representations.

Asch's Findings

The results from Solomon Asch’s conformity experiments, demonstrating how individuals often conform to the majority opinion, even when it is obviously incorrect.

Judgments

Cognitive processes involving the evaluation or assessment of something or someone, often based on knowledge, criteria, and personal values.