A child who is exposed to a foreign language may have an easier time learning that language later on in life. This is an example of:
A) habituation.
B) learning specificity.
C) dishabituation.
D) mere exposure learning.

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Mere exposure learning refers to the phenomenon where individuals develop a preference for things merely because they are familiar with them. In this context, a child exposed to a foreign language early in life may find it easier to learn that language later due to increased familiarity, even without formal instruction.

A Child Who Is Exposed to a Foreign Language May