Jonathan, a Clinician, Unintentionally Makes Generic and Vague Statements About

Multiple Choice

Jonathan, a clinician, unintentionally makes generic and vague statements about his client Amy that do not specifically characterize her. The statements describe Amy as a strong person but also suggest that she could display fragility under difficult circumstances. This can be true for most people. Which of the following is Jonathan's interpretation characteristic of?

A) Pygmalion Effect
B) Placebo Effect
C) Hawthorne Effect
D) Barnum Effect