At a carnival, you chat with a 'psychic' who seems to know a lot about you. First she told you that she knew you were struggling with some tough decisions, and she also seemed to know that you have some very traditional values as well as some modern ones. After a few failed attempts, she accurately identified your Dad's name and that he was very important to you. What technique was the 'psychic' using?

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The 'psychic' was using cold reading techniques by making general statements, which could apply to many people and then observing your reactions to deduce more specific information about you.

At a Carnival, You Chat with a 'Psychic' Who Seems