The first time Igor Stravinsky's innovative musical composition Rite of Spring was performed in 1913,the audience booed and nearly rioted.Almost 100 years later,this much-performed work has become a beloved staple of the classical repertoire.This change in attitude toward the composition is MOST likely due to:
A)cognitive dissonance.
B)the mere exposure effect.
C)perceptual confirmation.
D)the self-fulfilling prophecy.

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The mere exposure effect suggests that repeated exposure to a stimulus can lead to increased liking and positive attitudes towards that stimulus. As Rite of Spring has become a staple of the classical repertoire and has been performed numerous times over the years, it is likely that this increased exposure has contributed to a change in attitude towards the composition, from negative to positive.

The First Time Igor Stravinsky's Innovative Musical Composition Rite of Spring