Bob finds it easier to concentrate on his studies when he finds the topic interesting. He is engrossed to such an extent that he does not even realize that the television has been turned to the maximum volume. However, if the topic does not interest him, he tends to get distracted at the drop of a hat. Which of the following theories explains Bob's behavior?
A. The psychoanalytic theory
B. Baddeley's theory
C. The cognitive load theory
D. The perceptual load theory
D. The perceptual load theory
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