According to research on the mere exposure effect, a person's name may influence important career decisions. Dentists are more likely to be named Denise or Dennis than other names, and lawyers are more likely to be named Laura or Larry.

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The statement is an example of nominative determinism, not the mere exposure effect. The mere exposure effect suggests that people tend to develop a preference for things they are exposed to repeatedly, not that their names influence career choices.

According to Research on the Mere Exposure Effect, a Person's