Which one of the following statements best characterizes the effects of test anxiety?
A)Even the smallest amount of anxiety tends to interfere with students' performance.
B)Anxiety facilitates students' performance on essay tests but interferes with their performance on multiple-choice tests.
C)Anxiety facilitates creative problem solving but interferes with recall for specific facts.
D)A small amount of anxiety about a classroom assessment is likely to facilitate many students' performance.

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A small amount of anxiety can increase alertness and motivation, which may enhance performance, whereas too much anxiety can be detrimental.

Which One of the Following Statements Best Characterizes the Effects