Susan recognized the face of someone she often sees at work. She smiled when she saw the person despite not knowing who the person was. This is an example of

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The mere exposure effect refers to the phenomenon where people tend to develop a preference for things simply because they are familiar with them. In this case, Susan recognizes the person from work and therefore has been exposed to their face multiple times, leading to her feeling positively towards them despite not knowing them personally.

Susan Recognized the Face of Someone She Often Sees at Work