Bernie Faithfully Dials 1-866-PSYCHIC When He Faces a Big Decision

Bernie faithfully dials 1-866-PSYCHIC when he faces a big decision or when he simply feels uncertain. He believes the prognostications of the "gifted advisor," even though the predictions are so vague that virtually anyone's experiences would confirm them. Bernie's example illustrates the _______ effect.

A) Barnum
B) Mischel
C) Bandura
D) Allport