Test anxiety has been linked to lower academic performance, with studies suggesting it can account for as much as 20 percent of the variation in standardized test outcomes.

Test anxiety isn’t about the test itself—it’s about how you react to it. By staying connected physically, mentally, and spiritually, you can reduce your anxiety and perform at your best.

Test anxiety can bring on intense symptoms in your mind as well as your body — "we often see physiological responses of test anxiety during the test," says Nathaniel von der Embse, ...

If your child’s test anxiety seems to grow worse with each test, Sheehan says a specialist could be beneficial. Therapists who are trained in techniques like cognitive behavioral therapy will be ...

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Researchers have successfully developed a blood test for anxiety. The test examines biomarkers that can help them objectively determine someone’s risk for developing anxiety, the severity of ...

The FAST tests have just finished up, a standardized test needed to make it to the next grade, which parents and teachers say gives students anxiety. CBS12's Matt Lincoln reports. (WPEC) ...

Test anxiety is a real problem, affecting 25% to 40% of U.S. students. Anxiety, along with academic stress, can appear as physical symptoms (such as headaches, nausea and sleeplessness) and ...

Understand Test Anxiety The LSAT is like an extreme sport. The test overloads your brain – which consumes about 20% of a normal adult's body energy – with three hours of fast-paced deductions ...

“Test anxiety is a performance anxiety before a test or exam," said Alli Lebowitz, a ER social work supervisor and therapist at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital.

As you let the breath out, think words to ease your anxiety – positive self-talk, like, “I can do this” or “It’s just a test.” Fourth, reward yourself with something small each test day – a treat, ...