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Bertram Forer.

Psychologist known for the classroom demonstration of personal validation now called the Forer effect.

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Barnum Effect

Test whether a flattering description actually distinguishes you.

Behavioral PsychologyInformation & Signals

Discussed by Bertram Forer

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