Which One of the Following Statements Best Characterizes the Effects

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements best characterizes the effects of test anxiety?

• A)Even the smallest amount of anxiety tends to interfere with students' performance.
• B)Anxiety facilitates students' performance on essay tests but interferes with their performance on multiple-choice tests.
• C)Anxiety facilitates creative problem solving but interferes with recall for specific facts.
• D)A small amount of anxiety about a classroom assessment is likely to facilitate many students' performance.

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Definitions:

Major Depression

A serious mood disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest or pleasure in previously enjoyed activities.

Behavioral Symptom

Observable actions or responses that indicate the presence of a psychological condition or disorder.

Depression

A disorder related to mental health, identified by a continual depressed state or a disengagement with interests, which considerably impairs everyday living.

Melancholic Depression

A subtype of major depressive disorder characterized by specific symptoms such as profound feelings of sadness, early morning awakening, and significant weight loss.