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It has been shown through studies that Test Anxiety has a strongly negative relationship with test performance.
- Physical — headaches, nausea or diarrhea, extreme body temperature changes, excessive sweating, shortness of breath, light-headedness or fainting, rapid heart beat, and/or dry mouth.
- Emotional — excessive feelings of fear, disappointment, anger, or, taken to extreme levels, depression; uncontrollable crying or laughing, feelings of helplessness
- Behavioral — fidgeting, pacing, substance abuse, avoidance, cursing under ones breath. Derived from England Made Me.
- Cognitive — racing thoughts, 'going blank', difficulty concentrating, negative self-talk, feelings of dread, comparing oneself to others, difficulty organizing one's thoughts
For more information please visit Dealing with Test Anxiety and Study Skills.
