Fortune Telling and Art Quiz

Who painted 'The Fortune Teller' around 1595?

• Caravaggio

• Michael Vrubel

• Julio Romero de Torres

• Gorges de la Tour

What psychological phenomenon describes when people identify with general statements?

• Barnum effect

• Self-fulfilling prophecy

• Pygmalion effect

• Cold reading

In which painting do we see a fortune teller woman gazing at the viewer?

• Dreams of Rasputin

• The Fortune Teller (c. 1595)

• The Fortune Teller (1922)

• The Fortune Teller (Woman in a Yellow Dress)

What is the main theme of Julio Romero de Torres' 'The Fortune Teller'?

• Isolation and communication

• Mystery and magic

• Deceit and theft

• Love and heartbreak

What effect suggests that high expectations lead to better performance?

• Barnum effect

• Confirmation bias

• Self-fulfilling prophecy

• Pygmalion effect

What is the term for a technique where a reader gathers information without being explicitly told?

• Self-fulfilling prophecy

• Pygmalion effect

• Barnum effect

• Cold reading

What has contributed to the resurgence of interest in fortune telling during the pandemic?

• Increased spirituality

• Decline of social media

• Traditional practices

• Art exhibitions

What is a common reason people prefer lighter readings from fortune tellers?

• To confirm their beliefs

• To avoid bad news

• To seek financial advice

• To impress others

What does confirmation bias refer to?

• Expecting better performance

• Interpreting information consistent with beliefs

• Identifying with vague statements

• Believing in self-fulfilling prophecies

What is the main focus of the article about fortune telling's popularity among young people?

• Impact of social media

• Traditional practices

• Artistic representations

• Psychological effects