Motivation and Learning Strategies for College Success : A Self-management Approach

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5. Explore Anxiety-Producing Situations in School

The following are common thoughts and worries expressed by

individuals who have test anxiety (Smith, 1982, p. 179). Check those

with which you can identify the most and then add additional

thoughts in the empty spaces provided. Compare your thoughts and

worries with those of other students in your class. Finally, discuss

strategies you can use to deal with your negative thoughts.

a. Worry about performance

I should have reviewed more. I’ll never get through.

My mind is blank, I’ll never get the answer. I must really be

stupid.

I knew this stuff yesterday. What is wrong with me?

I can’t remember a thing. This always happens to me.