Test Anxiety Review

What is test anxiety?

• worry and dread about completing a homework assignment

• general fear of performing poorly at something

• uneasiness apprehension, or nervousness felt by a student regarding test-taking

• feeling scared at school

Which are symptoms of test anxiety? Check all that apply.

• racing thoughts

• crying

• sleeping

• sweating

• nausea

A __________________ can help you if you are experiencing test anxiety.

What does test anxiety impact? Check all that apply.

• grades

• test scores

• weather

• self-esteem

• games

Which is a strategy to manage test anxiety?

• Cognitive Restructuring

• Guided Imagery

• Deep Breathing

• All of the Above

What is deep breathing?

• rapid breathing

• breathing exercise to help relax

• breathing underwater

• holding your breathe

What is guided imagery?

• relaxation technique

• visualizing a peaceful setting

• imagining positive scenarios

• all of the above

Which is an example of a negative thought?

• I love school.

• I will never be good at anything.

• I have a C in math class.

• I am good at paying attention.

What is cognitive restructuring?

• strategy to challenge faulty cognitions

• changing negative thinking

• helps people think more positively

• all of the above

Which of these are steps in cognitive restructuring? Check all that apply.

• sort your thoughts

• active listening

• become aware of how you are thinking

• reframe negative thoughts

• reframe positive thoughts