According to the distraction conflict theory, when an individual is tackling a simple task, their motivation _____________ compared to if he or she is tackling a difficult task.

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According to the distraction conflict theory, the presence of others creates a conflict between focusing on the task and the distraction, which increases arousal. For simple tasks, this increased arousal enhances performance, thus increasing motivation.

According to the Distraction Conflict Theory, When an Individual Is