An Increased Liking for an Unfamiliar Stimulus Following Repeated Experience

question 148

Multiple Choice

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

• A) the self-fulfilling prophecy.
• B) companionate love.
• C) the mere exposure effect.
• D) mirror-image perceptions.

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Definitions:

Neurons

Neurons are the basic working units of the brain, specialized cells designed to transmit information to other nerve cells, muscle, or gland cells.

Frontal Lobe

The frontal lobe is a region of the brain associated with decision making, problem-solving, control of purposeful behaviors, consciousness, and emotions.

Broca's Area

A region in the frontal lobe of the dominant hemisphere of the human brain associated with language processing, speech production, and comprehension.

Fluent Speech

Speech that is smooth, effortless, and free from frequent pauses or hesitations.