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Mere-exposure Effect

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

The mere-exposure effect is a psychological phenomenon where people tend to develop a preference for things merely because they are familiar with them.

AP course connection

Topic 9.5: 9.5 Bias, Prejudice, and Discrimination

Unit 9

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