According to the authors, there are three theories that can explain the role of arousal in social facilitation. Which of the following best represents the three theories?
A) others make us alert; apprehension about being evaluated; and others are distracting
B) others distract us; we do not want to violate a norm by doing something wrong; we are more alert around others
C) people are no more distracting than a lamp; lamps provide visual distraction; distraction from easy tasks is unlikely to impact performance
D) easy tasks are made difficult if too much thought is devoted to the task; distraction from tasks positively impacts performance; we are less alert when distracted by others

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The three theories mentioned by the authors are that arousal comes from others making us alert, apprehension about being evaluated, and others being distracting. Option A accurately represents these theories.

According to the Authors, There Are Three Theories That Can