It may feel like excessive worry or heightened fear, or it might manifest in physical symptoms like a racing heart or "knots" in your stomach. Anxiety is something anyone can experience, but for ...

Test anxiety is something many students struggle with, but it’s often misunderstood. Most people think it’s caused by the pressure of limited time, tough material, or high expectations. However, as ...

Jasmine is on my Zoom screen, and her session is about to begin. She is twirling her hair. As she starts talking, the rate and intensity of the twirling increases. “My psychology AP exam is on Friday, ...

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Test anxiety can manifest as nerves before a test and a racing heart or sweating during a test. You can cope with it by taking a practice exam beforehand to prepare you for the stress. It may also be ...

Simon A. Rego, Psy.D., ABPP, A-CBT, Chief of Psychology, Director of Psychology Training, and Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, for Montefiore Einstein Rockland/Westchester Journal News ...

Tests are a high-stress situation for many students and professionals as grades, advancement, and sometimes jobs can be on the line. However, some people tend to perform poorly on tests despite ...