Overcoming Test Anxiety on the SAT®

What is one common physical symptom of test anxiety?

• Sweating

• Excitement

• Hunger

• Sleepiness

What strategy involves imagining yourself performing well on the test?

• Mindful Breathing

• Positive Visualization

• Time Management

• Preparation

Which breathing technique is also known as the 4-4-4-4 technique?

• Belly Breathing

• 4-7-8 Breathing

• Box Breathing

• Lion’s Breath

What should you do if you don’t know the answer to a question after 1 minute?

• Keep trying until you get it

• Move on to the next question and flag it to revisit later

• Guess randomly

• Skip it completely

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Which of the following is NOT a recommended strategy for managing test anxiety?

• Cramming the night before

• Positive Self-Talk

• Preparation

• Mindful Breathing

What is the term for the ability to recover quickly from difficulties?

• Anxiety

• Stress

• Confidence

• Resilience

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What should you do the night before the test to help reduce anxiety?

• Review summarized study notes

• Stay up late cramming

• Skip dinner

• Avoid sleep

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What is a good way to start each morning leading up to the test?

• Skipping breakfast

• Mindful breathing

• Watching TV

• Playing video games

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What is a key benefit of practicing positive self-talk?

• It distracts you from the test

• It improves self-esteem and reduces anxiety

• It wastes time

• It makes you overconfident

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Which of the following is not a positive affirmation?

• "I am prepared and capable."

• "I can handle this."

• "I believe in my abilities."

• "This test is really hard."