noun
Barnum effect; Forer effect
A psychological phenomenon where individuals believe vague, general personality descriptions apply specifically to them. Used in psychology and discussions of horoscopes, fortune-telling, and personality tests.
占いが当たっているように感じるのは、バーナム効果のせいかもしれない。
The reason you feel that fortune-telling is accurate might be due to the Barnum effect.
心
I learned about the Barnum effect in psychology class.