Horoscopes are seen as more meaningful by believers in astrology, which Wiseman and Smith (2002) identify as a demonstration of:

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Wiseman and Smith suggest that the belief that horoscopes are meaningful is due to cognitive bias, specifically confirmation bias, where believers tend to focus on information that supports their beliefs while ignoring contradictory evidence. They also noted that this bias can be reinforced by the Forer effect, where people tend to accept vague or general statements as accurate descriptions of themselves. The other options (A, B, D, E) do not fit with the explanation provided by Wiseman and Smith.

Horoscopes Are Seen as More Meaningful by Believers in Astrology