Which of the following best describes the Barnum Effect? (1)

• People believe vague statements about themselves are accurate.

• People reject generalizations about their personality.

• People are unaffected by horoscopes or personality quizzes.

• People prefer evidence-based predictions only.

The belief that ‘If I think I’ll fail, I probably will’ is an example of: (1)

• Barnum Effect

• Cold Reading

• Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

• Confirmation Bias

What is an example of confirmation bias in the context of astrology? (1)

• Believing a horoscope is accurate when one thing comes true, ignoring when it doesn’t.

• Accepting all horoscopes regardless of accuracy.

• Using astrology as a social tool.

• Expecting a fortune teller to make a mistake.

Cold reading depends on which of the following strategies? (1)

• Making vague guesses that seem personal.

• Using scientific methods to analyze data.

• Providing statistically verified predictions.

• Avoiding general statements.

Which effect suggests that belief in someone’s potential can help them achieve it? (1)

• Confirmation Bias

• Pygmalion Effect

• Barnum Effect

• Cold Reading

Which of these is NOT an example of divination? (1)

• Tarot cards

• Numerology

• MRI scan

• Astrology

The phrase ‘You sometimes doubt yourself but have great potential’ is likely using: (1)

• Barnum Effect

• Confirmation Bias

• Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

• Pygmalion Effect

A young person starts believing they are lucky after seeing an astrology app prediction. What is this? (1)

• Confirmation Bias

• Barnum Effect

• Cold Reading

• Pygmalion Effect

Divination is enjoying a resurgence among young people because: (1)

• It’s taught in schools

• It is proven scientifically

• It offers identity, meaning, and is popular on social media

• It replaces religion entirely

Which method would most likely involve symbols and poetic language to feel accurate? (1)

• Tarot card reading

• Scientific prediction model

• Economic forecasting

• Medical diagnosis