According to ________ theory, being aware of another person's presence divides our attention between this person and the task at hand. This division of attention is arousing, which explains why people perform better on well-learned tasks in the presence of others.
A) deindividuation
B) mere presence
C) evaluation apprehension
D) distraction-conflict

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The distraction-conflict theory suggests that the presence of others creates a conflict between focusing on the task and the people present, which can enhance performance on simple tasks due to increased arousal.

According to ________ Theory, Being Aware of Another Person's Presence