When Mr. Peterson first met his teenaged granddaughter, he thought she was

self-centered and silly. After spending more time with her, however, he now

thinks she is a great person. This is an example of the:

Question: when Mr. Peterson first met his teenage granddaughter, he thought she was self-centered and silly. after spending more time with her, however, he now thinks she is a great person. this is an example of:

A. fundamental attribution error

B. Mere exposure effect

C. Cognitive dissonance

D. Scapegoat theory

Answer:

when Mr. Peterson first met his teenage granddaughter, he thought she was self-centered and silly. after spending more time with her, however, he now thinks she is a great person. this is an example of: Mere exposure effect

Explanation:

The mere exposure effect is something on first exposure you dislike it, but after being spending more time with it you will start liking it. Moreover spending time with something or someone getting aware of that person make you believe that you have started liking it, despite the initial aversion. It is psychological phenomenon which with time build up a preference for the thing after getting familiar to them. Also, called as familiarity principle.

Answer: mere exposure effect