Mr. Faugel was convinced that students’ nervousness had affected their scores; to reduce the anxiety of these students who had already been tested, he gave 22 of them a beta blocker before readministration of the test. Their scores improved significantly. The other 8 students (who did not receive the beta blockers) improved only slightly. Second-time test-takers nationwide had average improvements which were similar to those in Faugel's non-beta blocker group.

Beta blockers are prescription drugs which have been around for 25 years. These medications, which interfere with the effects of adrenalin, have been used for heart conditions and for minor stress such as stage fright. Now they are used for test anxiety. These drugs seem to help test-takers who have low scores because of test fright, but not those who do not know the material. Since there can be side effects from these beta blockers, physicians are not ready to prescribe them routinely for all test-takers.

What possible use for beta blockers was NOT discussed in this passage?

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• The word "pigment" at the end of the first paragraph means ...........

• Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

• The BEST title for this passage would be ________ 

• The author indicates that the ruby-throated hummingbird is found _______.

• Why did the teachers ask each band to play two songs?

• From the expression “on record” in line 19, it can be inferred that the tsunami that accompanied the Krakatoa volcano ___________ .

• In compared with low-achieving students, successful students use ...........

• Green algae is generally found________.

• What does the passage mainly discuss?

• Which of the following statements about primary cooperation is supported by information in the passage?

• According to the passage, some Americans choose to live in the country because ___.

• Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an activity of relaxation in the countryside of Britain?

• The passage supports which of the following conclusions?

• “Bricks” are mentioned in paragraph 3 to indicate how _______.

• The word “gloomy” in the passage is closest in meaning to ...............

• What is not true about the Beatles?

• The word "Here" in line 9 refers to ............