PSYC101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 16: Fundamental Attribution Error, Barnum Effect, Personality Test
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A questionnaire or other standardised instrument designed to reveal aspects of an individual"s character or psychological makeup. Barnum effect, tendency for people to believe overbroad predictions. Most are overly general and vague in descriptors. Have to be validated, depends on the exam. Temporary behaviours, feelings motives at a particular time and situations, at a particular time. (short term) Characteristic or behaviour consistent or long lasting (long term) Overestimation of internal factors, and to underestimate situational factors e. g assuming their traits/characteristics e. g driver cuts you off they"re stupid.
