A statement such as "You like things to go your way" used in general personality descriptions is an example of _____.
A) a self-authenticating statement
B) Barnum-type language
C) a pseudo-statement
D) language secessionism

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Barnum-type language refers to statements that are so vague and general that they can apply to a wide range of people, making them feel as though the statement specifically applies to them. This technique is often used in horoscopes, fortune telling, and some types of personality tests.

A Statement Such as "You Like Things to Go Your