Barnum Effect1 Barnum effect Barnum effect (the Forer Effect) refers to individuals attributing high accuracy to descriptions of their personalities, which are actually vague and broadly applicable to many people. Coined by P.T. Barnum as "we've got something for everyone," it also goes by the Barnum Effect. This effect can partially explain widespread acceptance of beliefs and practices such as religion, astrology, fortune.. 2024. 6. 19. 이전 1 다음