Interpreting the Psychological Effect of Human Nature —— Barnum Effect

Barnum effect means that people are easy to believe in general and ordinary personality descriptions and feel that these descriptions are particularly suitable for them.

Even if this description is empty, people still think it truly reflects their personality.

For example, I tell you, there are seven secrets to becoming a first-class star:

1. Be sweet; 2. Have a distinct personality;

3. talented; 4. Unique shape;

5. pleasing; 6. Be mysterious;

7. create a topic.

Is there anything wrong with such a secret? That's right. But does it work? useless

Because the summary of appearance can't replace the analysis of essence.

Put on a sheepskin coat and learn to bleat and clone. A sheep is completely different.

Some fortune tellers often take advantage of Barnum effect.

For example, when they look at your haggard face and depressed mood, they can see that something bad must have happened to you recently.

Then, he will say some specious words, plus comfort, to make you believe in him.

After understanding Barnum effect, we should understand that we must think about the essence behind one thing. , in order to avoid being cut leeks.

Because in modern society, people are often lazy to think and convince many people just by appearances. So there are surprisingly many leeks.