What might be a purpose of the mere exposure effect from an evolutionary perspective?
a. ?to avoid unfamiliar and possibly dangerous stimuli
b. ?to reduce prejudice among different peoples
c. ?to encourage openness to new and possibly beneficial stimuli
d. ?to reduce rates of reproduction
ANSWER:
a
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