One of the primary reasons that people often perform poorly on intelligence tests that require complex reasoning appears to be that their arousal levels are ___________ for these difficult tasks.
A)not registering
B)optimal
C)too low
D)too high

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Arousal levels that are too high can interfere with complex reasoning tasks, as excessive stress or anxiety can impair cognitive performance. Optimal arousal facilitates better performance, but too much arousal can be detrimental.

One of the Primary Reasons That People Often Perform Poorly