At the Local Multiplex, Althea Runs into Jerry, Whom She

question 93

Multiple Choice

At the local multiplex, Althea runs into Jerry, whom she is interested in dating. Althea suggests going to a movie together. According to attribution of arousal theory, Althea's best chance of getting Jerry interested in her is to go with him to a __________.

• A) romantic film
• B) comedy
• C) fairly boring documentary
• D) very suspenseful thriller

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