What Might Be a Purpose of the Mere Exposure Effect

question 103

Multiple Choice

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

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Definitions:

Neuron's Axon

A long, slender projection of a nerve cell, or neuron, that typically conducts electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body.

Messages

Units of communication intended to convey information, feelings, or instructions from a sender to a receiver.

Axon Terminals

The endings of axons that are responsible for transmitting signals to other neurons or muscles through synapses.

Branches

Refers to the limbs extending from the trunk of a tree or the subdivisions of a larger concept or system.