Consider the Capilano Canyon experiment (Dutton & Aron, 1974). What is the explanation for why the men crossing the more frightening suspension bridge included much more sexual content in their interviews??
a. ?In the presence of an attractive woman, the men attempted to repress their fear.
b. ?Fear-provoking situations exaggerate risk-taking in all areas, including finding a mate.
c. ?During times of heightened fear, people often try to distract themselves.
d. ?The men misinterpreted physiological signals of fear as sexual arousal.
ANSWER:
d
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