Cold readings rely on all of the following EXCEPT
A) uncritical acceptance.
B) the Barnum effect.
C) the confirmation bias.
D) dishabituation.

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Dishabituation is not related to cold readings. Cold readings typically rely on uncritical acceptance, the Barnum effect (the tendency for people to believe vague and general statements about themselves), and the confirmation bias (the tendency for people to interpret information in a way that confirms their existing beliefs).

Cold Readings Rely on All of the Following EXCEPT