Identify a situation in which you or a friend fell victim to the P.T.Barnum effect.

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The Answer is Answers will vary but should contain the following information for full credit.
--Should demonstrate a correct understanding of the definition or description of the P.T.Barnum effect.
--Example should highlight the presentation of general information to the person (either the student or the friend)and describe how that information was perceived as credible,accurate,and specific to the person-even when it really wasn't.
--Example needs to be a correct example of the P.T.Barnum effect and not some other idea from the chapter.

Identify a Situation in Which You or a Friend Fell