Homework Clinic
Social Science Clinic => Psychology => Topic started by: kellyjaisingh on Jun 22, 2018
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When the illusory correlation occurs after only one exposure to a behavior performed by a member of an unfamiliar group, the ________________ has occurred.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Question 2
Explain the conditions under which the mere exposure effect holds true.
What will be an ideal response?
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Answer to Question 1
one-shot illusory correlation
one shot illusory correlation
Answer to Question 2
a . The mere exposure effect holds true in general for most cases.
b. The conditions under which the mere exposure effect will not hold true are primarily when a person already has an initially unfavorable attitude towards the attitude object. In this case, repeated exposure will enhance the already present dislike rather than result in liking.
c. This pattern holds for nearly all types of stimulibe they persons, nonsense words, music, etc. It also holds true for animals as well as people. Even crickets have shown the mere exposure effect in experimentation.