When I try to remember the definition of the word synergy,if another person is with me and possibly evaluating me,I expend more mental effort,but that effort causes me to access more readily accessible bits of information,such as the word "energy" and "metallurgy." My reaction is MOST consistent with
A)Zajonc's drive theory.
B)distraction/conflict theory.
C)social orientation theory.
D)the mere-effort model.
E)a self-presentation analysis.

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The described phenomenon is consistent with the mere-effort model, which suggests that increased effort can lead to better recall of more readily accessible information. Zajonc's drive theory would explain increased performance due to the presence of others, but it does not explain the specific mechanism described here. Distraction/conflict theory would suggest that the presence of another person would actually hinder performance, and social orientation theory and self-presentation analysis are not applicable to this scenario.

When I Try to Remember the Definition of the Word