Getting the Best Score

Which are emotional effects of anxiety? Check all that apply.

• panic

• worry

• anger

• nausea

• headache

The image shows a performance graph.

Which is the best interpretation of the graph?

• A small amount of anxiety is not enough to help students perform better on a test.

• The higher a student’s anxiety, the greater the probability of a good test score.

• A small amount of anxiety can help students perform better on tests.

• The higher a student’s anxiety, the lower the likelihood of overcoming it.

Jared had studied extremely hard for his math test and believed he had understood the material and memorized the formulas. As he entered the classroom and sat at his desk, he began to worry. He was fearful that he had not prepared enough to do well on the test. The tests were passed out, and he turned his over to begin. As he read the first question, he panicked and his mind went blank. He had a classic case of test anxiety.

Which of Jared’s anxiety reactions was physical?

• He panicked.

• He began to worry.

• He was fearful.

• His mind went blank.

Feeling fearful or nervous right before taking a test is____

• helpful.

• common.

• unusual.

• positive.

The best reason to stay positive before a test is to___

• prevent all forms of anxiety.

• get the best test score.

• keep self-esteem high.

• allow ideas to flow freely.

What are the main techniques used to help manage test anxiety? Check all that apply.

• negative thinking

• positive self-talk

• relaxation

• visualization

• expect the worst

A method of changing unproductive thoughts into constructive ones is called___

• meditation.

• visualization.

• positive self-talk.

• deep breathing.

The negative self-talker who would say, "No matter how hard I try, I will fail the test," is the___

• critic.

• victim.

• worrier.

• perfectionist.

When Ellen reminds herself that everyone makes mistakes, she most likely understands that___

• people fail most of the time.

• people usually fail at facing challenges.

• mistakes are opportunities for growth.

• mistakes are opportunities for excuses.

After Jorge closes his eyes to do a visualization, what should he do next?

• imagine himself seated

• mentally rehearse the test day

• see himself doing well

• breathe deeply in and out