Carl has been spending long nights at the office working with a coworker while his spouse is away on business. He's finding himself increasingly attracted to his coworker. Which of the following could explain his attraction?
A) equity
B) social exchange theory
C) matching
D) birds-of-a-feather effect
E) mere exposure effect

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The mere exposure effect explains Carl's growing attraction to his coworker, as it suggests that simply being exposed to someone or something frequently increases our liking for them.

Carl Has Been Spending Long Nights at the Office Working