Ever felt like a horoscope or personality test “knew you perfectly”? 🤔 That’s the Barnum Effect at work! This psychological bias makes vague and general statements feel personally meaningful, influencing the way we think, feel, and even make decisions. From horoscopes to online quizzes, our brains naturally seek validation, focus on statements that confirm our beliefs, and sometimes fall into self-fulfilling prophecies. https://www.psychologs.com/the-psychology-of-the-barnum-effect-why-we-believe-generic-descriptions/ #psychology