Anthony Philip's homeroom teacher seats her pupils in alphabetical order.By the end of the school year,Anthony's best friends had become Jake Parker and Aaron Porter.This is BEST explained by the phenomenon called

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The mere exposure effect suggests that people tend to develop a preference for things or people they are frequently exposed to. Anthony likely became friends with Jake and Aaron because they were seated near him due to alphabetical order, leading to repeated exposure and increased familiarity.

Anthony Philip's Homeroom Teacher Seats Her Pupils in Alphabetical Order