The "mere exposure effect" refers to the phenomenon in which
a. people prefer stimuli that they have been exposed to, even when the stimuli are not consciously recognized.
b. people stop responding emotionally to a stimulus, simply because it has become familiar.
c. males will express sexual interest in a female with whom they are not familiar.
d. people become emotionally upset by the simple presentation of a neutral stimulus.
Answer: a. people prefer stimuli that they have been exposed to, even when the stimuli are not consciously recognized.
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