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article 3: http://web.missouri.edu/~segerti/2210/Excitationtransfer.pdf
Meston, C. M., & Frohlich, P.F. (2003). Love at first fright: Partner salience moderates roller-coaster-induced excitation transfer. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 32 (6), 537-544. doi: 10.1023/A:1026037527455
Please answer the following questions based on the article you are reviewing (type your response directly below each question). Make sure your responses are in your own words; do NOT copy word for word from the article or quote directly from the article.
What was the primary hypothesis of the study?
What was the independent variable (or predictor variable) used in the study (note: there could be multiple IVs)?
What was the dependent variable used in the study (note: there could be multiple DVs)?
What were the primary results from the study?
Were the hypotheses supported (yes or no)?
What were the conclusions from the study?
Explanation / Answer
a. There will be no significant differences in attractiveness and dating desirability ratings towards a photograph of an opposite gendered individual between people who ride rollercoaster with romantic partners and people who ride with non romantic partners.
b. Independent variables are photograph of an opposite gendered individual, rollercoaster ride with a romantic partner or non romantic partner and gender
c. Dependent variables are attractive and dating desirability ratings
d. No. The study showed significant differences in the ratings in two groups
c. The conclusions of the study was in consistent with excitation transfer theory.for males and females riding with a nonromantic partner, ratings of attractiveness and dating desirability toward the photographed individual were higher among persons exiting than entering the ride
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