Test Anxiety Symptoms
A feeling of fear, dread or uneasiness that may occur as a reaction to stress.
What is Anxiety
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What is "coping strategy number 1."
1. You can see where the professor tends to pull questions from.
2. You can see the types of mistakes you made and focus on correcting them!
What are "reasons why you should review past tests.'
Consciously relax!
Start answering what you CAN think of.... your brain will begin to make associations.
What is "what to do if I freeze."
When you were younger someone may have put a lot of importance on an upcoming test, and you felt pressured to succeed.
What is "where does test anxiety come from!"
Identify the best daily strategy for absorbing information from each class period for future tests.
What is "reviewing notes every day and using them as study guides."
Sugar and high fat foods
What are the worst brain foods!
Start with the easiest questions.
Build your confidence by working up to the more difficult questions. Be sure to budget time for each question!
What is 'what questions to answer first."
•Irrational Thinking
•General Lifestyle
•Conditioned anxiety because of poor test history
•Believing grades are an estimation of your personal worth
•Feeling helpless, believing that you have no control over your performance or grades
What is "other possible sources of test anxiety."
Eat a great breakfast, get to test site early, use the bathroom before test begins!
What are "things you should do the morning of the test."
Proteins, Dairy, Nuts
What are the best brain foods.
Use positive affirmations like "I'm smart, I've studied, and I can do this!!
Use stress reducing techniques like deep muscle relaxation, deep breathing, stretching or visualize yourself smiling as you remember all you've studied.
What is "what to do if you feel your stress level increasing."
•Tension Headache
•Upset Stomach (Nausea)
•Rapid Heartbeat
•Excessive Sweating/Sweaty Palms
•Shortness of Breath
What are "physical symptoms of test anxiety."
This restricts oxygen flow to the brain, impacting your ability to retrieve information.
What is "not getting enough sleep."
Skip It!
Use a circle to remind you to answer it later.
What is "what to do when answering a difficult question!"
Assign time to review notes within 24 hours of class!
Test yourself each day a week before the test!
Create flashcards, study guides and mnemonics!
What is Be Prepared, Start Early!!
•Brain Fog
•Memory impairment
•Second Guessing Answers/Overthinking
•Racing Thoughts
•Difficulty Concentrating/Focusing
•Negative Self-Talk
Comparing Self to Others
What are "cognitive symptoms of test anxiety."
This tightens your blood vessels and restricts oxygen flow to the brain, restricting your ability to retrieve information.
What is "the impact of stress."
Go back and review everything: the instructions, the questions and your answers.
Unless you see new information that you didn't see when you made your first choice, Don't Change Your Answers!!
What is "what to do when you have finished the test."
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What is "the name of student affairs counselor."