Dutton and Aron Tested the Cognitive Appraisal Theory of Emotion

Multiple Choice

Dutton and Aron tested the cognitive appraisal theory of emotion by arranging for either a male or female research assistant to approach males who were crossing either the Capilano Suspension Bridge 76 metres above a section of rapids or a wide, sturdy cedar bridge only 3 metres above a small stream. Participants were asked to complete a short task and told that they could contact the research assistant if they had any questions and were given the researcher's name and phone number. The results supported the cognitive-appraisal theory because ___________.

A) males that crossed the swaying anxiety-provoking bridge were more likely to be angry with the female research assistant
B) males that crossed the swaying anxiety-provoking bridge were more likely to later call the female research assistant
C) males that crossed the low sturdy bridge were more likely to have sexual imagery in their research responses
D) males that crossed the low sturdy bridge were more likely to later call the female research assistant