An Increased Liking for an Unfamiliar Stimulus Following Repeated Experience

question 45

Multiple Choice

An increased liking for an unfamiliar stimulus following repeated experience with it is known as

• A) social facilitation.
• B) companionate love.
• C) the mere exposure effect.
• D) the foot-in-the-door phenomenon.

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Definitions:

ACTH

Adrenocorticotropic hormone, a polypeptide tropic hormone produced and secreted by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex.

Parathyroid Gland

Gland embedded in the posterior surface of the thyroid gland; it produces parathyroid hormone.

Weakened Bones

A condition, often due to osteoporosis, where bones become fragile and more prone to fractures.

Cortisone

A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex or synthetically, used medicinally to treat inflammation and adrenal insufficiency.