Dutton and Aron Tested the Cognitive Appraisal Theory of Emotion

question 249

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

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