Gunther read his horoscope in the morning newspaper: Don't turn down invitations today; your relationship with others could change. Your firmly held beliefs should be your guide. Your untapped potential will be fulfilled in unexpected ways. Remember, good things come to good people. "Yup," Gunther concluded, "that's me all right . . . good, firm, untapped." What tendency is Gunther falling prey to?
A. the Barnum effect
B. low face validity
C. the discriminant validity effect
D. the social undesirability effect
Answer: A
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