Erik Gets Really Anxious Before and During Exams

question 22

Multiple Choice

Erik gets really anxious before and during exams.What are two strategies he might focus on?

• A)not sleeping the night before an exam and skipping breakfast
• B)improving his studying/preparation beforehand and learning relaxation techniques
• C)really focusing on how anxious he is and breathing rapidly
• D)waiting until his anxiety is at its worst and then just ignoring it

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Definitions:

Sense Organs

Body parts responsible for receiving and processing sensory stimuli (eyes, ears, nose, skin, and tongue).

Spinal Cord

The spinal cord is a long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue, which extends from the medulla oblongata in the brainstem to the lumbar region of the vertebral column. It transmits nerve signals from the brain to the rest of the body.

Neural Impulse

An electrical signal that travels along neurons, facilitating communication within the nervous system.

Action Potential

Action potential is the rapid change in electrical charge across a neuron's membrane, allowing for the transmission of nerve signals.