Lester has high test anxiety, which tends to affect his test performance even though he studies a lot. According to the inverted U function, which of the following activities will help Lester improve his performance?
A) Study harder.
B) Use relaxation exercises before each test.
C) Study less because his performance won't be that good anyway.
D) Get a tutor.
E) Review his notes every third day, so that he doesn't get "repetition overload."

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Using relaxation exercises before each test can help alleviate test anxiety and improve performance according to the inverted U function. Studying harder or less, getting a tutor, or changing study habits are not necessarily effective solutions for test anxiety.

Lester Has High Test Anxiety, Which Tends to Affect His