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tips on preparing for tests-test time management
before you begin the test, read the test directions carefully to make sure you understand exactly what you are being asked to do.
take note of the total number of questions and the type of questions. this can help you budget the time you will need to answer each questions.
if you do not know the answer to a particular question, brainstorm words and phrases that are related to that question and write them down. brainstorming can prompt you to remember information.
directions: choose the best answer and mark your responses in the answer space below.

1. which is closely related to how you perceive events in your life?

a. relationships
b. stress
c. earlier experiences
d. positive situations

1. stress can produce all of the following except:

f. poor self - esteem
g. weakened immune system
h. high blood pressure
j. skin and digestive disorders

1. which is the best way to show support if you know someone is grieving?

a. tell them to quickly resume the activities they enjoy.
b. be a sympathetic listener, and use silence when appropriate.
c. tell them to seek support from their family members.
d. encourage them to get adequate sleep.

1. which is not a good strategy for overcoming test anxiety?

f. plan for tests well in advance.
g. during a test, do some deep breathing.
h. learn to outline material.
j. answer only the questions you are sure of.

1. according to elisabeth kübler - ross, which is likely to occur during the grieving process?

a. feeling bored
b. the fight - or - flight response
c. feeling powerless or unfairly deprived
d. the relaxation response

1. which is a stage of the stress response?

f. sadness
g. remorse
h. anger
j. alarm

1. which is an emotional response to stress?

a. frustration
b. grief
c. rejection
d. fear

1. which self - maintenance habit will help you remain healthy and build resiliency?

f. feeling disappointed
g. juggling responsibilities
h. overcoming test anxiety
j. getting regular physical activity
answer space
1 a b c d 2 f g h j
3 a b c d 4 f g h j
5 a b c d 6 f g h j
7 a b c d 8 f g h j

Explanation:

1. Our perception of life - events is closely related to earlier experiences as they shape our cognitive frameworks.
2. Stress can cause poor self - esteem, weakened immune system, high blood pressure, and skin/digestive disorders, but not directly related to just sadness which is more of an emotional state.
3. Being a sympathetic listener is a great way to support a grieving person as it provides emotional comfort.
4. Answering only questions you're sure of during a test can lead to leaving many questions unanswered and is not a good overall strategy for overcoming test anxiety.
5. According to Elisabeth Kübler - Ross, feeling powerless or unfairly deprived can occur during the grieving process.
6. Alarm is a stage of the stress response as part of the general adaptation syndrome.
7. Frustration is an emotional response to stress.
8. Regular physical activity is a self - maintenance habit that helps with health and resilience.

Answer:

1. C. earlier experiences
2. F. poor self - esteem
3. B. Be a sympathetic listener, and use silence when appropriate.
4. J. Answer only the questions you are sure of.
5. C. feeling powerless or unfairly deprived
6. J. alarm
7. A. frustration
8. J. getting regular physical activity