Lyle Crane is a motivational speaker who gives seminars to parents of teenagers
During his talks, he mentions that, on the basis of questionnaires, the individuals on stage with him are anxious about their responsibilities as parents, have serious doubts about whether their discipline methods are effective in instilling desired values to their children, and worry about what the future holds in their relationship with their kids. Those on stage, and many in the audience, nod in agreement. Lyle tells them that with his Parenting Kit (which can be theirs today for a low price of $249), he can help them to become more effective parents. He is quickly inundated with cash, checks, and credit card information. Many of these parents are falling victim to the _____ effect.
Fill in the blank with correct word
Answer: P. T. Barnum
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