While Riding a Harrowing Rollercoaster, Jim Notices That the Person

question 116

Multiple Choice

While riding a harrowing rollercoaster, Jim notices that the person sitting next to him is extremely attractive and he resolves to get her phone number when the ride is over.Jim is probably doing this because he is

• A) misattributing his arousal from the rollercoaster ride to sexual attraction.
• B) inferring a social compatibility based on mutual interest.
• C) correctly inferring, based on introspection, that he is attracted to this person.
• D) a real go-getter.

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Definitions:

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