For the quadratic equation $2x^2 - (p + 1)x + (p - 1) = 0$,if $\alpha - \beta = \alpha \beta$,then what is the value of $p$?

  • A
    $1$
  • B
    $2$
  • C
    $3$
  • D
    $-2$

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