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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