You spend weeks studying for an important test. On the big day, you wait nervously as your teacher hands it out. You’re working your way through, when you’re asked to define “ataraxia.” You know you’ve seen the word before, but your mind goes blank. What just happened? Elizabeth Cox details the complex relationship between stress and memory.
Some of the ways to reduce stress that was mentioned include:
- Getting regular exercise
- Getting enough sleep
- Doing practice tests — especially under similar conditions; under time pressure for example
- On the day of the test, take deep breaths