tension and anxiety are obstacles to effective leaming. theabilty to relax is just as important
to success in school as the ability to read. anxiety can cause students to forget chapters that they might have read. to "go blank" at quiz time. or to fail to meet deadlines and to complete assignments on schedule. anyone can learn to rid himself or herseif of tension by resting the body. breathing deeply. and relaxing for three to four mimutes before a test.