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. 1977 Feb;45(1):104-14.

doi: 10.1037//0022-006x.45.1.104.

Acceptance of personality interpretations: the "Barnum Effect" and beyond

C R Snyder, R J Shenkel, C R Lowery

PMID: 321490
DOI: 10.1037//0022-006x.45.1.104

Review

Acceptance of personality interpretations: the "Barnum Effect" and beyond

C R Snyder et al. J Consult Clin Psychol. 1977 Feb.

. 1977 Feb;45(1):104-14.

doi: 10.1037//0022-006x.45.1.104.

Authors

C R Snyder, R J Shenkel, C R Lowery

PMID: 321490
DOI: 10.1037//0022-006x.45.1.104

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