October 1974 PMID 4455773

Some evidence for heightened sexual attraction under conditions of high anxiety.

D G Dutton, A P Aron

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The group demonstrates strong interest and moderate agreement, as evidenced by references to the 1974 study, mentions of experimental setups like high anxiety situations, and discussions on how fear can be misread as attraction. Words like 'evidence' and references to classic experiments highlight the scientific tone, while social discussion elements like humor and personal comments suggest engagement and influence of the research.

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@JmyOrner · X

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Jan 27, 2020 · 23 likes · 6 shares · 1,483 followers View post →
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@RogueWPA · X

gritty replication of Dutton, D.G. and Aaron, A. P. (1974). "Some evidence for heightened sexual attraction under conditions of high anxiety". Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. 30 (4): 510–517. https://t.co/gKa3JkWd7X

Sep 7, 2023 · 6 likes · 12,318 followers View post →
蔭山晶久アーキテクツ | AKIKA | Akihisa Kageyama Architects
@akika_ltd · X

なお、この実験のあとに、違う観点から実験が行われ、現在の解釈に至っているようです。 参照:D.G. Dutton, A. P. Aaron, 1974 "Some evidence for heightened sexual attraction under conditions of high anxiety" #ひと昔前なら壁ドン効果 #行動心理学

Jun 26, 2022 · 4 likes · 11,756 followers View post →
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@InMindMagazin · X

@U_Oezdemir letzte Zeile: Dutton, D. G., & Aron, A. P. (1974). Some evidence for heightened sexual attraction under conditions of high anxiety. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 30(4), 510–517.https://t.co/yLuCXsLnk9 ?

Feb 1, 2022 · 4 likes · 9,657 followers View post →
Charlie Hub
@TravelsCharlie · X

Did you come to Asia looking for a bride? Don't Be a Slave to an Illusion. Link to The Love Bridge study: https://t.co/PUUX52d1gF https://t.co/sCxcgrlwj4

May 12, 2024 · 3 likes · 2,971 followers View post →
義田俊之/Gida_Toshiyuki/Toshi
@GidaToshiyuki · X

吊り橋実験の論文はResearchgateでPDFが手に入る。 Dutton, D. G., & Aron, A. P. (1974). Some evidence for heightened sexual attraction under conditions of high anxiety. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 30(4), 510–517.

Feb 10, 2022 · 2 likes · 98 followers View post →

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@shrz1999 · X

@kheilimeow یکیش این مقاله اس به اسم پل معلق معروفه DOI: [10.1037/h0037031](https://t.co/A5Mrf3jAVK)

Jun 14, 2025 · 1 like · 415 followers View post →
Future Psych Scholars
@Psych_Scholars · X

[Learning Resource Update] We've shared "Some evidence for heightened sexual attraction under conditions of high anxiety" in our Resources Center. Learn how fear can be misread as romance! https://t.co/lFLuh5GNrb #FuturePsycheScholars #PsychologyResearch #ClassicStudy https://t.co/CTL6vO3VnL

Feb 14, 2025 · 1 like · 2 followers View post →
Charlie Hub
@TravelsCharlie · X

Did you come to Asia looking for a bride? Don't Be a Slave to an Illusion. Link to The Love Bridge study: https://t.co/PUUX52d1gF https://t.co/sCxcgrlwj4

May 12, 2024 · 3 likes · 2,971 followers View post →
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@RogueWPA · X

gritty replication of Dutton, D.G. and Aaron, A. P. (1974). "Some evidence for heightened sexual attraction under conditions of high anxiety". Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. 30 (4): 510–517. https://t.co/gKa3JkWd7X

Sep 7, 2023 · 6 likes · 12,318 followers View post →
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@anohimihakuseki · X

Dutton, D. G. & Aron, A. P.(1974). Some evidence for heightened sexual attraction under conditions of high axiety. Journal of ersonality and Social Psychology, 30, 510-517.

Oct 16, 2022 · 1,019 followers View post →
蔭山晶久アーキテクツ | AKIKA | Akihisa Kageyama Architects
@akika_ltd · X

なお、この実験のあとに、違う観点から実験が行われ、現在の解釈に至っているようです。 参照:D.G. Dutton, A. P. Aaron, 1974 "Some evidence for heightened sexual attraction under conditions of high anxiety" #ひと昔前なら壁ドン効果 #行動心理学

Jun 26, 2022 · 4 likes · 11,756 followers View post →
Daniel Yudkin
@dyudkin · X

Track 1: "Misty" Spotify link: https://t.co/HZEC0zoCS9 Listen while reading: Dutton & Aron (1974) "Some evidence for heightened sexual attraction under conditions of high anxiety." https://t.co/TPz6vt7Hep https://t.co/rSy8DG8pRD

Apr 28, 2022 · 2,848 followers View post →
義田俊之/Gida_Toshiyuki/Toshi
@GidaToshiyuki · X

吊り橋実験の論文はResearchgateでPDFが手に入る。 Dutton, D. G., & Aron, A. P. (1974). Some evidence for heightened sexual attraction under conditions of high anxiety. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 30(4), 510–517.

Feb 10, 2022 · 2 likes · 98 followers View post →
In-Mind | Psychologie für alle!
@InMindMagazin · X

@U_Oezdemir letzte Zeile: Dutton, D. G., & Aron, A. P. (1974). Some evidence for heightened sexual attraction under conditions of high anxiety. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 30(4), 510–517.https://t.co/yLuCXsLnk9 ?

Feb 1, 2022 · 4 likes · 9,657 followers View post →
Dr. Christina Ragan
@thegreatratsby · X

@StevenKirsh Dutton, D.G.; Aaron, A. P. (1974). "Some evidence for heightened sexual attraction under conditions of high anxiety". JPSP. 30 (4): 510–517.

Aug 23, 2021 · 366 followers View post →
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@autoportraitx · X

Some Evidence for Heightened Sexual Attraction under Conditions of High Anxiety; a self portrait

Aug 18, 2021 · 178 followers View post →
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@192study · X

Dutton, D. G., & Aron, A. P. (1974). Some evidence for heightened sexual attraction under conditions of high anxiety. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 30(4), 510–517. https://t.co/3YyZO7mIQG

Nov 7, 2020 · 2,484 followers View post →
まーたん
@maatan_223220 · X

原著:Dutton, D. G. & Aron, A. P.(1974). Some evidence for heightened sexual attraction under conditions of high axiety. Journal of ersonality and Social Psychology, 30, 510-517. なお女性側は魅力的でなければならない(ブサイクな女性がいくら男性に声をかけても効果が出ない)

Oct 3, 2020 · 1 like · 4,803 followers View post →
Reimund Schwarze
@RSchwarze · X

"Wie kann die #der #Klimakrise nützen?" Da fällt mir nichts ein, ... nach einigen Nachdenken ein ur-altes Experiment von Dutton und Aron mit Frau und Mann auf einer quietschenden Hängebrücke über tiefem Tal, die regelmäßig danach ein Paar werden. DOI: 10.1037/h0037031 @fischblog

Apr 24, 2020 · 1,632 followers View post →
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Feb 3, 2020 · 6 shares · 235 followers View post →
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