SLS 1510 - Ch. 8 Exam Questions and Correct Answers

SLS 1510 - Ch. 8 Exam Questions and Correct
Answers
Three Outcomes for students grades

Sheekra

Flat liners

mountaineers

sheekra

rollercoaster of grades

flat liners

straight "____" no change in grades

mountaineers

either continually up or down grades

Test taking important

to assess your abilities

to motivate students to learn

to provide feedback to students

to master the subject area (matter)

Hate

#1 Barrier to test taking

Test Anxiety

, consists of thoughts and worries (mental component) and feelings and sensations (physical

component) of stress linked to test taking

can be subject related

fight or flight

2 reactions to test anxiety

physical reactions

mental reactions

Physical reactions

headache, heart palpitations, nausea blackouts, sweaty palms, and forgetfulness

Mental reactions

negative self-talk and attitude

it is what you say to yourself before taking the exam

"Failure cannot happen w out your consent!"

four steps to reduce test anxiety

1. dispute irrational beliefs and neg thoughts

2. asses study habits

3. use prof. perard's strategy

4. practice relaxation strategies

Dispute Irrational beliefs

Step One

ABCDE method (ellis model)

speak and think positively