Katie lives in an apartment building. When she initially moved in, she wasn't particularly attracted to any of her neighbors and didn't engage socially with any of them. After a year of living there, however, she began feeling increasingly attracted to the fellow who lives in the apartment next to hers. What BEST explains Katie's increased attraction to her next-door neighbor?

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The mere exposure effect explains how repeated exposure to a person increases our attraction to them, which is likely why Katie felt more attracted to her neighbor over time.

Katie Lives in an Apartment Building