Trina Is an Average-Ability Science Student,but She Is in Danger

question 51

Essay

Trina is an average-ability science student,but she is in danger of receiving a failing grade due to her low test scores."I know the information when I study at home," she said to Mrs.Kirby,"but as soon as you pass out the test,I get so nervous that I can barely remember my name.Then,as I think about how badly I'm going to do,I get even more nervous."
-How can we interpret the negative effects of anxiety on Trina's test performances? That is,how is anxiety likely to hinder her performances?

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Definitions:

Tactile

Relating to the sense of touch or the perception of pressure, texture, and vibration by the skin and other organs.

Lamellated Corpuscles

Also known as Pacinian corpuscles, they are nerve endings in the skin responsible for sensitivity to vibration and pressure.

Pacinian Corpuscles

Nerve endings in the skin responsible for sensitivity to vibration and pressure.

Third-Degree Burn

A severe burn characterized by destruction of the skin through its deepest layers, potentially affecting underlying tissues.