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The Mere Exposure Effect

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The mere exposure effect is increased liking for a stimulus produced by repeated exposure alone.

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Unfamiliar faces shown repeatedly are rated more likable than those seen once.

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The effect operates without recognition. Liking rises for stimuli the person cannot report having seen.

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