The "mere exposure effect" suggests that:

A People prefer novel stimuli

B Repeated exposure to a stimulus increases liking for it

C First impressions are always accurate

D Similarity breeds contempt

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

The mere exposure effect (Zajonc): familiarity breeds liking. Repeated encounter with a stimulus tends to increase positive feelings toward it.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "The "mere exposure effect" suggests that:" is Option B: Repeated exposure to a stimulus increases liking for it.

The other options — A) People prefer novel stimuli, C) First impressions are always accurate, D) Similarity breeds contempt — are incorrect for this MCAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: The mere exposure effect (Zajonc): familiarity breeds liking. Repeated encounter with a stimulus tends to increase positive feelings toward it.

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The "mere exposure effect" suggests that:

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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