[Solved] In executing the Request for Proposal process to acquire hardware or software, the number of vendors considered is high during the preliminary evaluation and then decreases as more is learned about vendors during the final evaluation. Mere Exposure Effect: The phenomenon where people tend to develop a preference for things merely because they are familiar with them. Bystander Effect: A phenomenon in social psychology where people are less inclined to assist someone in need when there are others around. Stereotyping: The act of applying generalized beliefs or attributes to individuals based on their membership in a particular group, often leading to oversimplified and inaccurate judgments. Violent Pornographic Movies: Films containing explicit sexual content that also incorporate elements of violence, potentially influencing viewers' attitudes and behaviors.