According to the mere exposure effect, frequent exposure to a particular stimulus increases:
A. positive response.
B. cognitive reappraisal.
C. physiological arousal.
D. affective reaction.
Answer: A
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Dr. Benjamin Rush tried to cure patients by:
a. teaching them coping skills b. analyzing their dreams c. injecting them with neuroleptic drugs d. drawing large amounts of blood over a period of time from patients
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you might suggest that a. her parents consistently reinforced cleanliness in her childhood. b. she is suffering from a neurological disorder. c. her behavior is a consequence of an evolutionary predisposition. d. her hand washing is a symbolic representation of an underlying conflict.