Several years ago, Lesley thought there was no reason for anyone to need personal technological devices like PDAs and cell phones. However, just by being around them for a few years, Lesley's attitude changed and she now even owns a cell phone. Her increasingly positive attitude toward personal technological devices demonstrates

A. the mere-exposure effect.
B. systematic desensitization.
C. the actor-observer effect.
D. social referencing.


Answer: A

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