According to the mere exposure effect, __________.
A) people prefer familiar items, even if they do not remember being exposed to them
B) people prefer complex items that are more difficult to understand, like exposure to abstract art
C) people prefer items they have been exposed to in the same context more than 200 times
D) people prefer novelty items, with their first exposure eliciting the strongest response

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The mere exposure effect states that people tend to prefer things that are familiar to them, even if they cannot remember being exposed to them before. This phenomenon has been demonstrated in numerous studies, which have shown that repeated exposure to a stimulus can increase its likability, even if people are not consciously aware of the exposure.

According to the Mere Exposure Effect, __________