Which of the following questions would most likely elicit an unconscious, mere-exposure based reaction?
A) Were you presented with this stimulus during the experiment?
B) Are you afraid of this stimulus?
C) How much do you like this stimulus?
D) How many times have you been exposed to this stimulus?

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The question that would most likely elicit an unconscious, mere-exposure based reaction is asking about liking the stimulus (C). Mere-exposure effect refers to the phenomenon where people tend to develop a preference for things that they have been repeatedly exposed to, even if they are not consciously aware of it. Asking about fear (B) or exposure frequency (D) would not necessarily tap into this effect, and asking about whether the stimulus was presented during the experiment (A) is not relevant to mere-exposure.

Which of the Following Questions Would Most Likely Elicit an Unconscious