Which of the Following Statements from a Hypothetical Psychological Report

question 76

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements from a hypothetical psychological report BEST exemplifies the Barnum effect in report writing?

• A) "Herb exhibits significant indicators of a specific learning disability in the visual channel of learning."
• B) "At times, Betty's unconscious hostile urges become evident in the form of expressed anger."
• C) "Patty's mild mental retardation indicates that she may need close supervision in a job setting."
• D) "Tom reports frequent auditory hallucinations commanding him to take out the garbage."

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