Mere Exposure Does Not Increase Liking in All Cases

question 35

Multiple Choice

Mere exposure does not increase liking in all cases. Which of the following has been identified as a time when mere exposure will likely not result in a more positive attitude?

• A) When people have an initial highly negative reaction to a stimulus
• B) When people are overexposed to a stimulus
• C) When people have an initial neutral response to a stimulus
• D) When people are unfamiliar with a stimulus

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Definitions:

Ethically Marginal

Situations or practices that are on the border of being considered right or wrong, often challenging moral or ethical boundaries.

Marginally Ethical

Actions or decisions that skirt the boundaries of moral or ethical standards, often causing debate over their propriety or integrity.

Negotiating Tactics

Strategies or methods used to gain an advantageous position during discussions for agreements or disputes.

Personalistic Ethics

A moral framework that emphasizes the importance of human individuals and their values and relationships over abstract principles.