I want to share my point of view by writing to you all on examination
stress and the methods to cope up. Recently you must have watched the
news regarding Delhi elections. Arvind Kejriwal was seen relaxing,
watching movie before the declaration of results as at that stage
worrying won't change the outcome of the results. It is thus advisable
that you will not gain anything getting tensed or worrying about the
results, but it is definite that continuous worry will definitely land
you up with health problems that I am discussing subsequently.
What is examination stress?
Stress can be defined as 'the adverse reaction people have to excessive pressure or other types of demand placed on them'. It is a subjective response and something that will vary from person to person. Prolonged stress can lead to illness, both mental and physical. So one has to guard against developing stress.
The words pressure and stress are often used interchangeably but in fact they are quite different. Pressure can be positive and useful to study hard, compete with others with an aim to pass the exams and get good marks. However, when pressure is prolonged, it can be negative, and depending on how the individual perceives, and reacts to it, can lead to the development of stress. So in simple terms some amount of pressure before the exams are a normal phenomenon but we should not develop features of stress and approach for help from parents, teachers and friends in case symptoms of stress develop.
What causes examination stress?
Exam stress is a reaction to too much pressure caused by a number of factors, including:
• Inability to accept failure.
• Uncertainty with respect to outcome of the result.
• Whether I will pass?
• What will happen if I don’t get good marks?
• Pessimism or negative self-talk.
• Unrealistic expectations (either of the student or the parents). Like to get 100 percent in all subjects.
• Unpreparedness.
• Life transitions.
• Family issues.
• Financial problems.
What are the known impacts?
When a person is stressed over something, their body reacts accordingly. If adequate support is not provided to a child experiencing chronic exam stress, it might become a long-term issue that can lead to various physical health problems... Read More
What is examination stress?
Stress can be defined as 'the adverse reaction people have to excessive pressure or other types of demand placed on them'. It is a subjective response and something that will vary from person to person. Prolonged stress can lead to illness, both mental and physical. So one has to guard against developing stress.
The words pressure and stress are often used interchangeably but in fact they are quite different. Pressure can be positive and useful to study hard, compete with others with an aim to pass the exams and get good marks. However, when pressure is prolonged, it can be negative, and depending on how the individual perceives, and reacts to it, can lead to the development of stress. So in simple terms some amount of pressure before the exams are a normal phenomenon but we should not develop features of stress and approach for help from parents, teachers and friends in case symptoms of stress develop.
What causes examination stress?
Exam stress is a reaction to too much pressure caused by a number of factors, including:
• Inability to accept failure.
• Uncertainty with respect to outcome of the result.
• Whether I will pass?
• What will happen if I don’t get good marks?
• Pessimism or negative self-talk.
• Unrealistic expectations (either of the student or the parents). Like to get 100 percent in all subjects.
• Unpreparedness.
• Life transitions.
• Family issues.
• Financial problems.
What are the known impacts?
When a person is stressed over something, their body reacts accordingly. If adequate support is not provided to a child experiencing chronic exam stress, it might become a long-term issue that can lead to various physical health problems... Read More
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