Psychic advisers promoted in TV commercials tend to make use of the human tendency to consider personal descriptions accurate if they are stated in general terms,which is called the
A) anthropomorphic error.
B) halo effect.
C) courtesy bias.
D) Barnum effect.

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The Barnum effect is the tendency for people to consider personal descriptions that are stated in general terms as accurate. This phenomenon is often exploited by psychic advisers who use vague and general statements to promote their legitimacy. The other options, anthropomorphic error, halo effect, and courtesy bias do not accurately describe this phenomenon.

Psychic Advisers Promoted in TV Commercials Tend to Make Use