Mere Exposure Effect

Repeated exposure to stimuli increases familiarity, which in turn enhances likability and preference for those stimuli, even without deeper reasoning.
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Usability and Interaction
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Strengthens familiarity and preference over time

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Can lead to over-saturation if overused

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Progressive Disclosure
Gradual familiarity enhances comfort without overwhelming users.
Choice Architecture
Users are exposed to options in a structured, intentional way.
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Engagement
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Retention
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The Study

Mere Exposure Effect explores how individuals' decisions and perceptions are influenced by underlying psychological mechanisms. Research on this bias has revealed its role in everyday behaviours and decision-making processes. Studies often involve experiments where participants' reactions are observed to determine the bias's impact. This understanding helps designers and marketers craft more effective, user-centric experiences.

The result

The results indicate that mere exposure effect significantly influences decision-making by altering perception, recall, or emotional response. These findings provide valuable insights into cognitive behaviour, informing design strategies.

Actionable tips

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Increase familiarity for positive brand recall.

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Use repetition strategically for preference building.

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Test exposure frequency for optimal engagement.

Ingredient pairings

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Best pairings

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Progressive Disclosure

Encourages trust while preventing forced preference formation.
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Choice Architecture

Reduces random exposure while preserving personal choice.
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Nudge

Encourages engagement while ensuring user control.
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Feedback Loop

Supports learning while avoiding over-reliance on familiarity.
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Worst pairings

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Fear of Missing Out (FOMO)

Exploits repeated exposure to create social pressure.
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Scarcity Principle

Leverages familiarity to manipulate urgency.
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Confirmation Bias

Prevents critical evaluation by favouring known ideas.
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Authority Bias

Encourages unquestioning acceptance instead of independent thought.

Cocktails with this ingredient

The First Step Spritz

Encourages users to engage consistently during onboarding.
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Activation
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Driving Early Engagement

The Guided Negroni

Encourages users to discover and engage with key features.
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Activation
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Guiding Through Features

The Velvet Rope

Grabs user attention and creates a sense of exclusivity.
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Awareness
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Capturing Attention

The Viral Bellini

Encourages users to share their positive experiences naturally.
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Advocacy
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Inspiring word-of-mouth