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TEST ANXIETY IN ADOLESCENTS: A DATA SET OBTAINED IN A SAMPLE OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

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Author(s): Viorel Robu
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Published by: Asociaţia Psihologilor practicieni din Moldova
Keywords: test anxiety; adolescents; prevalence; student aspirations about school performances

Summary/Abstract: In contemporary schools, testing knowledge that students have and that should match the expected achievement standards for different stages of educational route has become a common practice. However, this practice may induce anxiety among both students and parents. This article is concerned with highlighting the psychological dimensions of test anxiety which is related to school environment. Also, the paper presents measures that at-risk students, teachers, parents and school psychologists can take to reduce and/or prevent test anxiety.

  • Issue Year: 25/2014
  • Issue No: 3-4
  • Page Range: 81-98
  • Page Count: 18
  • Language: Romanian