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Challenges in college Anxiety is a natural consequence of everyday stressful events. Many students experience

some anxiety throughout their day; in some respects it can help them navigate difficult situations. However, anxiety can also become severe, persistent and counterproductive. Anxiety can take the form of a psychological disorder including Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Phobias, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. Test Anxiety Some students may experience severe anxiety while taking exams. They may feel nervous and notice themselves sweating, hyper-ventilating, and having difficulty concentrating. However, since test anxiety is a learned response, it can also be unlearned. What can I do to reduce test anxiety? • Eat a performance meal (high protein, low carbohydrate) while studying and before the exam to provide optimal mental energy • Get enough sleep • Exercise (physical energy = mental energy) • Minimize your alcohol and caffeine use • Use a relaxation exercise • Study ahead of time and create practice tests similar to the format of the exam (Multiple Choice, Essay, Concept Application) • Stop negative thoughts (“I don’t know enough to pass”) about the test and increase positive thoughts (“I know a lot of this information; I’ll start with the questions I know”) De acordo com o texto, para muitos alunos a ansiedade; a) é difícil de controlar. b) tem seu nível reduzido logo após os exames. c) aumenta quando eles não aprenderam um conteúdo. d) pode ser testada. e)pode ajudar a lidar com dificuldades.