Document Type
Honors Project
First Advisor
Alan Eby
Degree Award Date
Spring 2011
Keywords
Test Anxiety, Cognitive Methods, Intervention, psychology
Disciplines
Cognitive Psychology | Experimental Analysis of Behavior | Psychology
Abstract
Test anxiety consists of emotional and cognitive components; previous studies have shown that cognitive interventions are effective in reducing test anxiety. Nelson & Knight (2010) found that priming positive thoughts with a writing prompt prior to taking a pop quiz reduced test anxiety and improved quiz performance. The current study is a replication of this intervention, with small changes. The pop quiz was replaced with an announced quiz and the number of questionnaires was reduced. The writing prompt did not result in a significant reduction in test anxiety or increased quiz performance. Further research is needed on both cognitive and emotional interventions.
Recommended Citation
Leeth, Sara K., "Test Anxiety: Cognitive Methods of Intervention" (2011). Honors Projects. 118.
https://digitalcommons.bridgewater.edu/honors_projects/118