Juana went to a fortuneteller at the county fair and was amazed at how accurate the fortuneteller was in describing her personality.It is likely that the fortuneteller's accuracy was due to:

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The Barnum principle, also known as the Forer effect, refers to the phenomenon where individuals believe vague, general personality descriptions to be highly accurate for them personally, even though these descriptions could apply to many people. Fortunetellers often use statements that are broad and general enough to resonate with a wide audience, leading individuals like Juana to perceive these descriptions as uniquely applicable to themselves.

Juana Went to a Fortuneteller at the County Fair and Was