How will exam performance be impacted if:
(1) Jokes are exchanged between us (friends in the hall)?
(2) We study seriously in the exam hall before the exam?
Do we do exams better if we:
(a) relax and talk about other things in the exam hall?
(b) really get down to revising the chapters in the exam hall?
(c) just sit and wait for the paper?
I feel that being light - hearted and easygoing before the exam helps me a lot. I tried studying in the exam hall and it was a disaster. Though I wasn't disturbed, I forgot what I had studied at home! Is that abnormal?
2007-12-04 03:14:53 · 2 answers · asked by Akilesh - Internet Undertaker 7 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Hi,
It sounds to me like you've already answered this question yourself with your experiences - studying in the hall was 'a disaster' and being light-hearted helped a lot!
This fits with what is known about exam performance and stress. Most people who struggle in exams are over-stressed (although being too laid-back can also be unhelpful), so being light-hearted will help to reduce stress levels. Of course some people will tend to panic and wind you up, so talking with them would tend to increase your stress levels.
In short, you've found what works for you; it makes sense psychologically, so use what works!
2007-12-06 23:42:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Application Above
(1) Relax
(2) Refresh
(a) No! Focus
(b) Concentrate
(c) Eye on the Prize
You are above normal.
2007-12-04 04:49:07 · answer #2 · answered by Dovey 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋