The Distraction-Conflict Theory States That

The distraction-conflict theory states that:

A) an individual is aroused by the presence of others because of the conflict involved in attending to the task at hand while being distracted by the audience or coactors
B) an individual is distracted by the need to outperform other coactors in the task
C) an individual's performance on a simple task is a function of environmental distractions and the individual's motivation to perform well
D) an individual's performance on a task is influenced by the presence of others because of sensory overload
E) an individual is distracted by a coactor, and this leads to interpersonal conflict which affects the individual's performance of a task