In clinical settings, the Barnum effect is likely to be a problem when a clinician:

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The Barnum effect refers to the tendency of people to accept vague, general descriptions as accurate and specifically applicable to them. Clinicians who write case descriptions that are very general are more likely to elicit this response from clients, which can lead to inaccurate assessments and diagnoses. Therefore, option A is the correct choice. The other options may also pose challenges for clinicians, but they do not specifically relate to the Barnum effect.

In Clinical Settings, the Barnum Effect Is Likely to Be