Forer Statements As Updates And Affirmations

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The Forer Effect is a trick used by astrologers, psychics, and social psychologists. Given a list of statements like these: You have a great need for other people to like and admire you. You have a tendency to be critical of yourself. You have a great deal of unused capacity which you have not turned to your advantage. While you have some personality weaknesses, you are generally able to compensate for them. Your sexual adjustment has presented problems for you. Disciplined and self-controlled outside, you tend to be worrisome and insecure inside. At times you have serious doubts as…

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