Jonathan, a clinician, unintentionally makes generic and vague statements about his client Amy that do not specifically characterize her. The statements describe Amy as a strong person but also suggest that she could display fragility under difficult circumstances. This can be true for most people. Which of the following is Jonathan's interpretation characteristic of?

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Jonathan's interpretation is characteristic of the Barnum Effect, which is a psychological phenomenon where individuals give high accuracy ratings to general descriptions of their personality that could apply to anyone. Jonathan's statements about Amy could apply to most people, making them vague and generic.

Jonathan, a Clinician, Unintentionally Makes Generic and Vague Statements About