Coping with Test Anxiety

Why is self-care important when dealing with test anxiety?

• It makes you forget about the test.

• It allows you to skip exams.

• It helps you avoid studying.

• It ensures you have the energy and mindset to perform well.

What is the Pomodoro technique?

• A way to avoid taking breaks.

• A time management strategy involving 25-minute work sessions.

• A method of eating healthy.

• A technique for memorizing information.

What should you do during a bio break?

• Watch TV.

• Address your biological needs like eating or stretching.

• Take a nap.

• Start a new study topic.

What is a coping ahead plan?

• A way to avoid studying.

• A plan to skip the exam.

• A strategy to prepare coping mechanisms for test anxiety.

• A list of test questions.

How many coping strategies should you have ready for test time?

• One or two.

• Three to five.

• Six to eight.

• Ten or more.

What is a simple coping strategy you can use anywhere?

• Deep breathing exercises.

• Running a marathon.

• Playing basketball.

• Listening to loud music.

What is the benefit of deep breathing during a test?

• It helps you fall asleep.

• It makes you hungry.

• It resets and recalibrates your mind.

• It distracts you from the test.

What should you consider when choosing coping strategies for an exam?

• They should be fun and entertaining.

• They should be time-consuming.

• They should be complex and difficult to remember.

• They should be applicable and usable during the test.

What should you do if your test anxiety is overwhelming?

• Take more exams to get used to it.

• Ignore it and hope it goes away.

• Seek help from teachers or therapists.

• Stop studying altogether.

What resources might be available for students with extreme test anxiety?

• None, they have to manage on their own.

• Support from teachers and therapists.

• Only online courses.

• Only self-help books.