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A psychological condition in which people experience extreme distress/ anxiety in testing situations. It can impair learning and hurt test performance. It can look like:
1. “Freezing” and forgetting information that you've studied
2. Being unable to perform the easy tasks
3. Messing up on your role even though you're very proficient at it
Physical:
• Sweating
• Shaking
• Rapid heartbeat
• Dry mouth
• Fainting
• Nausea
• Diarrhoea
• Vomiting
Cognitive/ behavioural symptoms
• Avoiding situations that involve testing
• Drugs/ alcohol abuse
• Difficulty concentrating
• Negative self-talk
1. | Fear of failure |
2. | Poor testing history |
3. | Unpreparedness |
4. | Biological causes (e.g. adrenaline is being released) |
5. | Mental causes (e.g. negative self-talk) |
1. | Avoid the perfectionist trap |
2. | Banish the negative thoughts |
3. | Get enough sleep |
4. | Make sure you're prepared |
5. | Take deep breaths |
6. | Talk to someone you trust |
7. | If you need extra support, make an appointment with your school counsellor, or visit a mental health professional |
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