In his horoscope, Alan reads that he is an interesting person who cares about people. According to the Barnum principle, Alan will:

A. reject the assessment because it is too general
B. reject the assessment unless it refers to traits that Alan values
C. accept the assessment because it is generally true for most people
D. accept the assessment only if he believes it fits his personality


Answer: C

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