Exam stress is like when you're trying to solve a puzzle, but someone keeps shouting at you. Your brain gets busy with thinking and remembering answers, and also with being worried about getting it right. That’s why people feel all jumbled up during tests.
Examples
- A student can't remember their times tables because they're worried about getting it wrong.
- During a test, someone gets so nervous that they forget how to spell their own name.
- The more difficult the question on an exam, the harder it becomes to think clearly.
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See also
- Why Do We Feel Anxious When We're Stressed?
- What Are the Differences Between Dreams and Hallucinations?
- What are stressors?
- What are neurotransmitter levels?
- Why Do People Get Nervous Around New People?