PPT-Test Anxiety

Overcoming Challenges Agenda Quiz Defining Test Anxiety Causes Tips for Success Preparation Organization Practice Questions Quiz Does your test performance suffer because you experience such severe anxiety before an exam. Fact 1 Anxiety is a normal and adaptive system in the body that tells us when we are in danger Therefore dealing with your anxiety NEVER involves eliminating it but rather managing it Fact 2 Anxiety becomes a problem when our body tells us that ther . Presenters: Sandra Waller, School Psychologist. Reid Griffin, School Counselor . Charlene Wolford, School Counselor. Got test anxiety?. . Most people do. . But some people have it really bad! . Is it in your head or in your body? . Either way . you. can take control! . It’s an illusion that you can kick to the street!. PNW Counseling . Center. What is Anxiety?. The body’s response to threatening situations. A certain amount of anxiety is a good thing. At some point, it can start to work against you. Finding the level that is just enough to motivate without hurting performance. What is Test Anxiety?. Describe Feelings/Thoughts:. Other Types of Anxiety:. Friendships. Life Changes (divorce, move, new school year, etc.). Performances (sports, theatre, music, dance, etc.). Other ideas?. Goode-. Pasfield. Center for Learning & Teaching. Fintel. Library. What is Test Anxiety?. A type of performance anxiety;. Can be diagnosed as a “situational phobia” in the DSM-IV;. A testing situation that provokes the “flight or fight” response;. Panic Disorder. Phobias. Anxiety is a normal part of life. Anxiety, worry, and stress are all a part of most people's life today. But . simply experiencing anxiety or stress in and of itself does not mean you need to get professional help or you have an anxiety disorder. The purpose of this study was to look for personalityvariables that characterized young adults with learning dis-abilities and test anxiety Fifty-four Israeli adults diagnosed withlearning disabilitie College can be a stressful place. It’s natural to feel some anxiety juggling the many demands, but what can you do to reduce your anxiety and when do you get some help to do it?. What is anxiety?. Anxiety is the nervous feeling often associated with worry, unease, and concern. This is that feeling you get right before a big exam or when you are trying something new for the first time.. Anxiety disorders areThey are characterized by persistent, irrational, and overwhelming worry, fear, and anxiety that interfere with daily activities. These are real disorders that affect how the brai What is Test Anxiety?. Test anxiety is a psychological condition in which people experience extreme distress and anxiety in testing situations. While many people experience some degree of stress and anxiety before and during exams, test anxiety can actually impair learning and hurt test performance. Katie McQuaide, LCSW. Understanding Anxiety Disorders . Recognizing Signs of Anxiety in Teens . Understanding Anxiety’s Effects on the Body/Brain . Intervening Effectively with Students with Anxiety . (Calmer Life Program). Presented by: Melissa K Rollins, M.S., CCATP. What is Anxiety?. Anxiety Disorder in America. Types of Anxiety. Symptoms of Anxiety. Physical Symptoms of Anxiety. Racing heart, or heart palpitations. anx·i·e·ty. . /aNGˈzīədē/. A. feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.. D. esire to do something, typically accompanied by unease..