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April 9, 2017
Many believe that having good grades in a test or assessment is a factor to having great
success. Because of this, people tend to panic and have anxiety about tests. They can have these
feelings before, during, and after the test. Katya is an example of a person that has severe test
anxiety. Despite having a history of having good grades with a grade point average of 3, she still
doubts her abilities and thinks that studying would do nothing for her. She feels the pressure
more due to the fact that she needs a good grade on the exam in order to keep her scholarship. It
is make or break since it is the final exam, meaning that if she doesnt do good, she cant work
on improving her grade afterwards. Because of these things, it is not surprising to know that she
had experienced panic attacks. Therefore, Katya needs some serious help if she wants to perform
From my personal experiences, I can say that I have had moments very similar to Katya.
However, my anxiety was not as severe as hers. I believe that when people are put in a situation
where they are expected to perform well or must do well, they feel a lot of pressure. Whenever I
know that a test has more on the line than other tests, I tend to feel anxious and question my
abilities. It makes things hard to comprehend and even interrupts my studying. Knowing that one
test can have a big impact on your life and affect your future is frightening. I was able to
overcome these feelings by just having a more positive and optimistic mindset. I knew that if I
really wanted to achieve something, then I would do it. It doesnt matter the amount of time that
it takes; only the fact that I complete it. So, if I dont do so well on a test, I say that I deserved it
In today's world, tests are everywhere and are used to determine whether someone is
knowledgeable in a specific thing. They're found in both school and work, which are two
important places. Because there is so much on the line, people get test anxiety as they do not
want an unfavorable outcome. The thought of failing, having a low score, or not meeting a
specific amount are all reasons people have test anxiety. Having test anxiety is near-universal and
can be found across people with different age, culture, and gender. It is said that test-anxious
failure attributions." When a test-anxious student takes a test, there is a barrier that blocks
students from their true potential and abilities. One recommendation that I have for people to
treat test anxiety is to go to a counseling center and getting therapy. Speaking to a professional
would help a person with their feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. Another thing that I would
recommend is having and maintaining good health. A persons health reflects the person that they
present themselves to be. One last thing is to always think positively no matter what happens. It
is not the end of the world if something unfavorable happens. It is best to learn from the
Therefore, Katya must work on her self-confidence and should think about seeing a
professional for help. Test anxiety is common amongst people due to them treating the test as
something like a life or death situation. People must think positively and not let a bad grade
affect themselves negatively. By having a better mindset about things, people would be able to
Zeidner, M. (2010). Test Anxiety. In I. B. e & W. E. Craighead (Eds.), The Corsini Encyclopedia
of Psychology (4th ed., Vol. 4, pp. 1766-1768). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley. Retrieved from
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