During a phone call to the Psychic Network,Mark was told that "you often worry about things much more than you admit,even to your best friends." Mark's amazement at the psychic's apparent understanding of his personality best illustrates

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The psychic's statement exhibits the Barnum effect, which refers to the tendency to accept vague and general descriptions as accurate and specific to oneself. The statement is applicable to a wide range of people and is not unique to Mark, but he is likely to find it impressive and relevant to his life.

During a Phone Call to the Psychic Network,Mark Was Told