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

question 9

Multiple Choice

Recall that Dutton and Aron (1974) had an attractive female confederate approach men either on a high, narrow, swaying suspension bridge, or else on the other side of the bridge where they were sitting.In thinking about processes of misattribution of arousal, which group of men was more likely to call the confederate later and ask her for a date?

• A) Those who had rested for a while.
• B) Those who were approached on the bridge.
• C) Both groups were equally likely to call because the confederate was so attractive.
• D) Men from neither group called the confederate because they misattributed the arousal to anxiety.

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Definitions:

Modified Accrual Accounting

An accounting method that combines elements of both accrual and cash basis accounting, recognizing revenues when they are available and measurable, and expenses when incurred.

Realizable

Refers to assets that can be easily converted into cash or are expected to be sold without significant delay or loss in value.

Modified Accrual Accounting

An accounting method that recognizes revenues when they become available and measurable and expenses when they are incurred, used often by government entities.