The Barnum effect is found when
A)statements that fit most people inflate the validity of a personality profile.
B)ambiguous responses on personality measures are subjectively evaluated.
C)participants who lack pathology are diagnosed as having pathology.
D)a scale is not standardized.

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The Barnum effect occurs when individuals believe that vague, general personality descriptions, which could apply to a wide range of people, are highly accurate for them personally. This often inflates the perceived validity of personality profiles or horoscopes.

The Barnum Effect Is Found When