Jim Is in a State of Physiological Arousal Because His

question 42

Multiple Choice

Jim is in a state of physiological arousal because his libido happens to be high at that particular time of the day.Further,he encounters an elderly woman while in this state of arousal.Given the cultural context of the United States,which of the following can be most likely predicted about Jim's response toward the elderly woman?

• A)Jim would be attracted to her,and this attraction would then generalize to other elderly women.
• B)Jim would probably not be attracted to her because she would not be considered an appropriate love object.
• C)Jim would be more attracted to her if he were not aroused.
• D)Jim would be attracted to her,but would suppress these emotions as they are socially unacceptable.

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