In one of your classes, the teacher assigns seats to all students. Over the course of the semester, you become attracted to the person who sits next to you. Eventually, the two of you begin to date; however, after dating awhile you find you do not have much in common. When the semester ends, the two of your break up. Which of the following does this exemplify

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This scenario exemplifies the "mere exposure" effect, which suggests that simply being exposed to someone or something frequently increases our liking for them. In this case, sitting next to someone in class and seeing them regularly led to the development of attraction.

In One of Your Classes, the Teacher Assigns Seats to All