What it is
Repeated exposure strengthens recall and perceived validity of information.
How it shows up in CX
Customers are more likely to remember and believe messages they encounter multiple times.
CX pillars it strengthens
RecognitionEffortExpectations
How to design with it
1
Reinforce key messages.
2
Use repetition in advertising and branding.
3
Space out exposure.
4
Spread messages across multiple interactions rather than all at once.
5
Build familiarity.
6
Strengthen trust by ensuring consistent brand visibility.
Supporting biases
Mere Exposure EffectTruth Illusion
Opposing biases
Novelty EffectInformation Overload
Related biases
Behavioral Biases
Design with behavior, not against it.
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