There is no scientific basis for personality profiles based on birth dates, palm readings, or handwriting analysis. However, people who read or hear these profiles often say, "that sounds just like me." People react this way because the descriptions are usually so general that they could apply to anyone. The statements also tend to use flattering words, such as smart or honest or kind. People usually pay attention to statements that they either think are true or want to be true and ignore the incorrect statements.
According to this passage, flattering descriptions are
<span>The variations that people show in their thinking, emotions, personalities, and behaviors are referred to as </span><span>Individual Differences</span>
