Jason Suffers from Test Anxiety

question 85

Multiple Choice

Jason suffers from test anxiety. When feeling anxious during a test, what should he do?

• A) Remind himself that some anxiety is normal.
• B) Concentrate on the fear and emotional response he is experiencing.
• C) Accept that he is not in control of the situation.
• D) Take rapid, deep breaths.

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Definitions:

Amygdala

A region of the brain involved in experiencing emotions, particularly fear and pleasure.

Thalamus

A major part of the brain acting as a principal relay station for sensory information flowing to the cortex.

Broca's Area

A region in the frontal lobe of the dominant hemisphere (usually the left) of the brain with functions linked to speech production.

Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging

An imaging technique that measures brain activity by detecting changes associated with blood flow, used to understand brain function.