Test Anxiety

What is test anxiety?

• A physical illness caused by studying too much

• A type of performance anxiety related to taking tests or quizzes

• Excitement about taking tests

• A preference for taking tests over oral exams

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of test anxiety?

• Feeling dizzy

• Having trouble breathing

• Feeling confident and relaxed

• Experiencing a headache

What can test anxiety affect?

• Only your body

• Only your thoughts

• Your body, feelings, and thoughts

• None of the above

What is a recommended way to cope with test anxiety?

• Focus on negative outcomes

• Skip the test

• Avoid studying to reduce stress

• Be prepared and study well

What type of anxiety is test anxiety?

• Social anxiety

• Performance anxiety

• Phobia

• Generalized anxiety disorder

What should you do if you have test anxiety?

• Keep it to yourself

• Talk to a parent, school counselor, or teacher

• Drop out of school

• Ignore it and hope it goes away

How can positive self-talk help with test anxiety?

• It makes you forget about the test

• It increases the anxiety

• It has no effect

• It helps improve your mood and reduce negative thoughts

What should you do during the test to help with anxiety?

• Leave the test halfway through

• Try to cheat

• Focus on one question at a time and take deep breaths

• Rush through the test as quickly as possible

What is NOT a good strategy for dealing with test anxiety?

• Asking for help

• Visualizing failure

• Practicing meditation

• Taking deep breaths

What can cause you to perform poorly on a test due to test anxiety?

• Knowing the material too well

• Being too relaxed

• Difficulty focusing due to anxiety

• Having too much confidence