J Abnorm Psychol January 1949 PMID 18110193

The fallacy of personal validation; a classroom demonstration of gullibility.

B R FORER

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The discussions demonstrate familiarity with concepts like the Barnum Effect and the Forer study, with many posts referencing classic psychological experiments and questioning mechanisms of gullibility, showing a keen interest in understanding how easily people accept vague or generic assessments. The tone combines curiosity with analytical reflection, highlighting an appreciation for the article's insights into human susceptibility to validation tricks.

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Participants show high curiosity, engaging with related concepts such as MBTI, astrology, and personality assessments.

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There is a moderate depth of engagement, with some users referencing classic studies like Forer’s, and analyzing implications.

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  • The text discusses how people often seek personal validation and can become gullible, especially when manipulated or influenced by others.
  • It uses a classroom demonstration to show how easily individuals can be convinced of false information or ideas, highlighting the tendency to accept what is presented without critical thinking.
  • The overall message is a cautionary reminder to stay skeptical and question claims to avoid being deceived or manipulated.]

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蔭山晶久アーキテクツ | AKIKA | Akihisa Kageyama Architects
@akika_ltd · X

ファアラー効果、バーナム効果 提唱した方の名、もしくはこの効果を利用して成功を収めた興行師の名を、効果名としている興味深いものです。 参照:Bertram R. Forer, 1949 “The fallacy of personal validation: A classroom demonstration of gullibility”

Jul 18, 2022 · 11 likes · 11,763 followers View post →
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@0hmyfuck · X

"The fallacy of personal validation; a classroom demonstration of gullibility" Forer, B. R. (1949) https://t.co/Dxz6IklGXx

Jan 20, 2022 · 10 likes · 7,140 followers View post →
Russell T. Warne
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Preparing a lesson, and I re-read this classic #psychology article. Forer (1949) gave a generic personality profile to 39 undergrads. Almost all said it was accurate, even though the profile was not based on their responses to a personality test. https://t.co/9oJkNNvUzA https://t.co/dWBJMHMRKN

Nov 5, 2020 · 9 likes · 1 share · 7,709 followers View post →
ujue agudo
@ujue · X

Más información sobre el efecto Forer. Forer, B. R. (1949). The fallacy of personal validation: a classroom demonstration of gullibility. The Journal of Abnormal and Social Psychology, 44(1), 118–123. https://t.co/1CutwjaHDu

May 19, 2021 · 4 likes · 2,531 followers View post →
Suraj Konwar
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Nov 3, 2023 · 2 likes · 4 followers View post →
David Webb
@psych101 · X

Read Forer's classic paper https://t.co/g77yjSVBtk "The Fallacy of Personal Validation." psychology https://t.co/qz0nnO8Tm0

May 14, 2019 · 1 like · 11,337 followers View post →

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@nezumichan_Rat · X

参考文献:The Fallacy of Personal Validation A Classroom Demonstration of Gullibility pp,118-121 お借りした素材:https://t.co/YetPkmpI5d VOICEVOX:https://t.co/oQ9QLpCgKZ

Jul 9, 2025 · 37 followers View post →
@joseph717
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The Barnum Effect: The scientific way to fool people https://t.co/wrThvm5Ety via @YouTube

Apr 24, 2025 · 247 followers View post →
Smew
@Diksmew1 · X

Berdasar jurnal The Fallacy of Personal Validation a Classroom Demonstration of Gullibility jika zodiak, tarot, goldar, dan garis tangan dapat menyebabkan efek barnum. Apakah MBTI pun demikian?

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Suraj Konwar
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Nov 3, 2023 · 2 likes · 4 followers View post →
@joseph717
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The Barnum Effect: The scientific way to fool people https://t.co/sL2CWzLqVt via @YouTube

Dec 26, 2022 · 247 followers View post →
LymeScience
@LymeScience · X

Bertram Forer's study contained 13 statements, mostly based on an astrology book. It was entitled: The fallacy of personal validation: a classroom demonstration of gullibility https://t.co/Ccrdx8AF9T

Oct 10, 2022 · 2,094 followers View post →
蔭山晶久アーキテクツ | AKIKA | Akihisa Kageyama Architects
@akika_ltd · X

ファアラー効果、バーナム効果 提唱した方の名、もしくはこの効果を利用して成功を収めた興行師の名を、効果名としている興味深いものです。 参照:Bertram R. Forer, 1949 “The fallacy of personal validation: A classroom demonstration of gullibility”

Jul 18, 2022 · 11 likes · 11,763 followers View post →
Hans Zoomer
@poopepie2 · X

Is that every zodiac would believe and relate to any "assessments" even if they're all given the same text. I'm not an expert at this but i've read several journal abt it, psystud can correct me -https://t.co/tqkws6nFPa -https://t.co/ynAdsQdRmf Happy reading https://t.co/bGiRdwZDtQ

Jun 26, 2022 · 1 like · 152 followers View post →
feer
@939501_ · X

Forer, B. R. (1949). The fallacy of personal validation: a classroom demonstration of gullibility. The Journal of Abnormal and Social Psychology, 44(1), 118.

May 18, 2022 · 21 followers View post →
acid burn
@0hmyfuck · X

"The fallacy of personal validation; a classroom demonstration of gullibility" Forer, B. R. (1949) https://t.co/Dxz6IklGXx

Jan 20, 2022 · 10 likes · 7,140 followers View post →
ujue agudo
@ujue · X

Más información sobre el efecto Forer. Forer, B. R. (1949). The fallacy of personal validation: a classroom demonstration of gullibility. The Journal of Abnormal and Social Psychology, 44(1), 118–123. https://t.co/1CutwjaHDu

May 19, 2021 · 4 likes · 2,531 followers View post →
Russell T. Warne
@Russwarne · X

Preparing a lesson, and I re-read this classic #psychology article. Forer (1949) gave a generic personality profile to 39 undergrads. Almost all said it was accurate, even though the profile was not based on their responses to a personality test. https://t.co/9oJkNNvUzA https://t.co/dWBJMHMRKN

Nov 5, 2020 · 9 likes · 1 share · 7,709 followers View post →
David Webb
@psych101 · X

Read Forer's classic paper https://t.co/g77yjSVBtk "The Fallacy of Personal Validation." psychology https://t.co/8sm7JFTIEo

Jun 25, 2019 · 11,337 followers View post →
Waldecy Rodrigues
@Waldecy_ProfUFT · X

PsycNET https://t.co/s3kgsPxpy1

Jun 25, 2019 · 182 followers View post →
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@eusouthiago · X

RT @EconComport: Às vezes damos atenção e relacionamos fatos sobre nós mesmos que na verdade não são tão reais assim. Confira o artigo de h…

Jun 25, 2019 · 1 share · 632 followers View post →
Econ. Comportamental
@EconComport · X

Às vezes damos atenção e relacionamos fatos sobre nós mesmos que na verdade não são tão reais assim. Confira o artigo de hoje. https://t.co/LR66388BbV

Jun 25, 2019 · 1 like · 1 share · 1,296 followers View post →
どうぶつ
@tsubobocchi · X

【出典】 Forer, B. R.(1949). The fallacy of personal validation: A classroom demonstration of gullibility. Journal of Abnormal and Social Psychology, 44, 118-123.を一部改編した。知ってる人、アンケート結果でるまで、秘密にして頂けると嬉しいです。

Jun 22, 2019 · 682 followers View post →
David Webb
@psych101 · X

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Jun 18, 2019 · 11,337 followers View post →
David Webb
@psych101 · X

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Jun 11, 2019 · 1 share · 11,337 followers View post →
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@psych101 · X

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May 28, 2019 · 11,337 followers View post →
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@psych101 · X

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May 21, 2019 · 11,337 followers View post →
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@psych101 · X

Read Forer's classic paper https://t.co/g77yjSVBtk "The Fallacy of Personal Validation." psychology https://t.co/qz0nnO8Tm0

May 14, 2019 · 1 like · 11,337 followers View post →
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@krisgale · X

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