1. Test Anxiety

2. Physical Symptoms Accelerated heartbeat Accelerated heartbeat Difficulty breathing Difficulty breathing Sweating Sweating Nausea Nausea Dry mouth Dry mouth Loss of appetite Loss of appetite Insomnia Insomnia Stomachache Stomachache Headache Headache Muscle tension Muscle tension Shaky hands Shaky hands nervousness nervousness

3. Cognitive Symptoms Irrational thoughts Irrational thoughts Exaggerated thoughts Exaggerated thoughts Self-defeating thoughts Self-defeating thoughts Worries Worries

4. Behavioral Symptoms PROCRASTINATION PROCRASTINATION Impulsive behavior Impulsive behavior Compulsive behavior Compulsive behavior Inability to focus or concentrate Inability to focus or concentrate Avoidance behaviors Avoidance behaviors

5. Dealing with Behavioral Symptoms PREPARE!! PREPARE!! Avoid Cramming Avoid Cramming Set realistic goals Set realistic goals Engage in effective Study Strategies Engage in effective Study Strategies

6. Dealing with Physical Symptoms 1. Use Relaxation Methods 1. Use Relaxation Methods –Sit in a comfortable position –Close your eyes –Notice your breathing. Breathe in and out slowly and regularly –Imagine the air traveling in and out of your body –Let go of your muscles –Imagine a calming scene –Imagine a test situation, see yourself doing well on the test

7. Dealing with Cognitive Symptoms Reduce negative self-talk Reduce negative self-talk Separate self-worth from performance Separate self-worth from performance Use Visualization Use Visualization