How do confirmation biases play a role in psychic readings?
Confirmation bias is a powerful psychological tendency that influences how people perceive and interpret psychic readings. It leads individuals to focus on information that supports their existing beliefs while ignoring or downplaying anything that contradicts them. In the context of psychic sessions, this bias can make even vague or incorrect statements feel accurate and meaningful.
When someone receives a psychic reading, they are more likely to remember the parts that "hit" or seem to come true, while forgetting the misses. This mental filtering reinforces the belief that the psychic has genuine insight, even if much of the reading was generalized or inaccurate.
π§ Selective Memory
People tend to recall statements from psychics that resonate with them, while discarding anything that didnβt apply. This skewed memory builds an illusion of accuracy.
π Seeking Validation
Many individuals come to psychics with questions or expectations. When a psychic affirms something they hope is true, it creates a strong emotional validation loop.
π The Feedback Loop
Each perceived "correct" reading reinforces trust in the psychic, encouraging continued belief and even future visits, deepening the cycle of confirmation bias.
π Interpretation Flexibility
Clients often reinterpret vague or incorrect statements to make them fit their lives. This mental adjustment supports the illusion that the psychic was correct all along.
