An increase in positive feelings toward a novel stimulus or person based on frequent exposure is called

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The increase in positive feelings due to frequent exposure is known as the mere exposure effect. Option A (familiarity) is related to the effect but not specific to the increase in positive feelings. Option B (physical attraction) is not specific to the increase in positive feelings due to exposure. Option D (the proximity effect) refers to the tendency to feel a closer connection with people who are physically closer, which is not directly related to the mere exposure effect.

An Increase in Positive Feelings Toward a Novel Stimulus or Person