Some Psychologists Believe That Test Anxiety Results in Poor Performance

question 15

Multiple Choice

Some psychologists believe that test anxiety results in poor performance on examinations because the negative thoughts accompanying the anxiety impede the retrieval of test-relevant information. This illustrates an application of the ______ theory of forgetting.

• A) interference
• B) misinformation
• C) decay
• D) repression

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Definitions:

Fearful Expressions

Facial expressions that convey fear, often characterized by widened eyes, raised eyebrows, and a tensed mouth, serving as non-verbal communication of emotion.

Angry Expressions

Are facial and body signals that convey feelings of anger, which can be a response to perceived threats or injustices and serve communicative and adaptive functions in social interactions.

Sad Expressions

Facial or bodily expressions indicating sadness, a basic human emotion characterized by feelings of disappointment, loss, or helplessness.

Introverts

Individuals who tend to be more inward-turning, focusing on internal thoughts, feelings, and moods rather than seeking out external stimulation.