According to the "Distraction Hypothesis," the Mere Presence of Others

question 28

Multiple Choice

According to the "distraction hypothesis," the mere presence of others can cause arousal because one experiences a conflict between

• A)paying attention to the task and paying attention to the other people.
• B)wanting to perform well and wanting to complete the task.
• C)one's social role and one's personal self-image.
• D)following instructions and making one's own decisions.

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