Understanding Barnum Statements and Social Influence

What is a key reason people fall for Barnum statements?

• They are always accurate.

• They are backed by scientific evidence.

• They are legally binding.

• They often come from credible sources.

What was the main issue with Miss Cleo's psychic services?

• Customers were charged for free readings.

• Her predictions were always correct.

• She was actually a psychic.

• She was based in Jamaica.

Why do people tend to accept positive personality traits?

• They are easier to remember.

• They are always true.

• They are scientifically proven.

• They are more flattering.

How does personalization affect the effectiveness of Barnum statements?

• It has no effect.

• It enhances their impact.

• It makes them universally true.

• It makes them less believable.

What is a potential risk of using personalization incorrectly?

• It can enhance the message's impact.

• It has no effect on the message.

• It can make the message less believable.

• It can make the message universally true.

What did researchers find about the Barnum effect across cultures?

• It is more prevalent in collectivist societies.

• It is only present in Western cultures.

• It does not affect Chinese participants.

• It is a universal human bias.

What is one technique to avoid being duped by Barnum statements?

• Understanding how Barnum statements work.

• Trusting only Western sources.

• Ignoring all forms of flattery.

• Avoiding all forms of media.

What lesson can be learned from Dr. Seuss's Sneetches regarding social influence?

• Conformity is a sign of intelligence.

• Conformity is always beneficial.

• Conformity can lead to happiness.

• Conformity can be exploited by con artists.

How can practicing social influence techniques help individuals?

• It helps them spot when these techniques are used against them.

• It allows them to manipulate others easily.

• It makes them immune to all forms of deception.

• It guarantees success in all social interactions.

What is a common goal of astrologers and fortune tellers?

• To entertain their audience.

• To educate the public.

• To gain financial profit.

• To provide accurate predictions.