Lester has high test anxiety, which tends to affect his test performance even though he studies a lot. According to the Yerkes-Dodson Law, which of the following activities will help Lester improve his performance?
a) study harder
b) use relaxation exercises before each test
c) study less since his performance won't be that good anyway
d) get a tutor
b
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