The ______________ effect relies on the tendency of people to trust experts and to apply vague, general statements to themselves.

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The Barnum effect, also known as the Forer effect, is a phenomenon where people tend to believe in vague and general statements that could apply to anyone, especially if they are presented as coming from an expert or authority figure. It is named after psychologist Bertram R. Forer, who conducted a famous study demonstrating this effect.

The ______________ Effect Relies on the Tendency of People to Trust