TEST ANXIETY, PAST PERFORMANCE AND COPING STRATEGIES

被引:4
作者
EDELMANN, RJ [1 ]
HARDWICK, S [1 ]
机构
[1] UNIV SHEFFIELD, DEPT PSYCHOL, SHEFFIELD S10 2TN, S YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND
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10.1016/0191-8869(86)90067-X
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B84 [心理学];
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04 ; 0402 ;
摘要
This study was designed to investigate the use and effectiveness of self-generated strategies for coping with test anxiety. 90 Ss recorded their past examination performance, completed the Suinn Test Anxiety Behavior Scale (STABS) and a measure of daily coping. The use of distraction and relaxation as methods of coping were related to lower levels of test anxiety; seeking social support and catharsis were related to higher levels. Implications of the results for coping with test anxiety are discussed.
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