RF Anxiety

• Who is the author of the study on exam pressure and test anxiety?

  1. David Putwain
• What percentage of UK students feel anxious even when well prepared for a test?

  71.9%
• What are the physiological responses associated with test anxiety?

  Panic, dizziness, and rapid heartbeat
• What cognitive interference might occur during a test due to anxiety?

  Going blank during a test
• What is the difference between test anxiety and exam stress according to Folkman and Lazarus?

  Test anxiety is a response to perceived threat
• What are the stages of appraisal in relation to stress according to Putwain?

  • Event
  • Appraisal of Goal Congruence
  • Irrelevant
  • Benign
  • Stressful
  • Challenge
  • Threat
• What is the correlation coefficient (r) found by Hembree (1988) regarding test anxiety and achievement?

  r = -.29
• How many studies did von der Embse et al. (2018) analyze regarding test anxiety?

  238 studies
• What does the Control-Value Theory suggest about anxiety and achievement?

  Anxiety interferes with self-regulation and achievement
• What is the relationship between low achievement and anxiety according to the Control-Value Theory?

  Low achievement reinforces poor competence beliefs
• What is the negligible facilitating effect of low-moderate test anxiety according to the Yerkes-Dodson Law?

  Facilitating effect is negligible
• How many students were involved in the study by King et al. (2024) regarding test anxiety?

  289,215 students
• What are the components of well-being as defined in the study?

  • Subjective well-being
  • Life satisfaction
  • Balance of positive/negative thoughts
  • Relationships
• What is the relationship between test anxiety and mental health symptoms according to Weems et al. (2010)?

  High TA correlates with various anxiety disorders
• What are the possibilities regarding test anxiety and anxiety disorders?

  1. Indicator for existing anxiety disorder
  2. Severe TA as a discrete anxiety disorder
  3. Transdiagnostic approach for support and treatment
• What are metacognitive beliefs related to anxiety according to Wells (2009)?

  Worry is dangerous, uncontrollable, or helpful
• What strategies are included in cognitive-behavioral interventions for test anxiety?

  • Cognitive intervention
  • Emotion intervention
  • Behavioral intervention
  • Control physical reactions to anxiety
• What is the purpose of the STEPS program in addressing test anxiety?

  To reduce anxiety and improve exam preparation
• How does the intervention effect on test anxiety compare to the control group?

  Intervention shows significant reduction in test anxiety
• What are the reported effects of the STEPS intervention on symptoms of anxiety disorders?

  • Reduces symptoms of GAD
  • Reduces symptoms of Panic Disorder
  • Improves overall well-being
• What was the effect size (d) for the intervention on worry according to Putwain & Prescod (2018)?

  d = .76
• What was the effect size (d) for the intervention on tension according to Putwain & Prescod (2018)?

  d = .79
• What was the effect size (d) for uncertain control intervention according to Putwain & Prescod (2018)?

  d = 1.14
• What did a student report about the STEPS program's impact on their exam preparation?

  Felt more comfortable preparing for exams
• What techniques did the student learn to handle anxiety during exams?

  Deep breathing and visualization techniques