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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This statement is false. Research on mere exposure effect suggests that people may develop a preference for stimuli (such as names) that they are repeatedly exposed to, but there is no evidence to support the claim that a person's name can influence their career choice or success in a particular field. The names of dentists and lawyers mentioned in the statement are likely coincidental and do not reflect any causality.

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