Jack Has Always Suffered from Test Anxiety

question 107

Multiple Choice

Jack has always suffered from test anxiety. This semester he began studying for his first psychology test over a week before the scheduled test. This overpreparation will most likely cause Jack to

• A)have less test anxiety and score higher on the test.
• B)have slightly more test anxiety and score lower on the test.
• C)create excessive worry, but will not change his performance on the test.
• D)feel extreme panic to the point of "going blank" on the test.

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Definitions:

Synapse

The intersection between the axon of one neuron and the dendrites of other neurons.

Amygdala

A region of the brain involved in experiencing emotions, especially fear and aggression, as well as memory processing.

Fear

An emotional response to perceived threats or danger, serving as a survival mechanism that triggers fight or flight responses.

Anxiety

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome, often reflecting a condition of mental or emotional strain.