A person with social phobia can perform a particular task when alone but not in front of an audience; according to Barlow's model of anxious apprehension, this is due to

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Barlow's model of anxious apprehension proposes that individuals with social phobia experience self-focused attention, where they are hyper-aware of their bodily sensations and internal thoughts, leading to increased anxiety. When in front of an audience, this self-focused attention can be distracting and overwhelming, making it difficult to perform the task, whereas when alone, there is less or no social evaluation, and the individual may be able to focus more on the task itself.

A Person with Social Phobia Can Perform a Particular Task