Jim Is Concerned About His Future, So He Visits a "Psychic

Multiple Choice

Jim is concerned about his future, so he visits a "psychic" who tells him, "You are a person who can succeed in life. You have many talents that could be developed-ones that could bring you great prosperity. Sometimes you are afraid of taking risks, but you can spot a good opportunity when you see one." Jim leaves the psychic's office convinced that he has what it takes to be a success in life. The psychic's message:

A) is an example of decision framing on the part of the psychic
B) is an example of the "Barnum Effect"
C) has made Jim fall prey to the effects of illusory correlation
D) probably indicates nothing true about Jim