Recall That Dutton and Aron (1974) Had an Attractive Female

Multiple Choice

Recall that Dutton and Aron (1974) had an attractive female confederate approach men either on a high, narrow, swaying suspension bridge or on the other side of the bridge, where they were sitting. More men called the woman after she approached them on the scary bridge. Why?

A) Men appraised the confederate as attractive before they became aroused.
B) Men misattributed their fear as sexual attraction.
C) Only men with high self-esteem would attempt to cross the bridge.
D) Men on the bridge were more likely to have broken up with their romantic partners.