Student Exam Anxiety Psychological Test (TAS)

The Test Anxiety Scale (TAS), compiled and completed by Professor Irwin G. Sarason, a famous clinical psychologist at the Department of Psychology at the University of Washington, USA, in 1978. It is one of the most famous test anxiety scales widely used internationally. It aims to evaluate the level of anxiety an individual experiences in an exam or test situation. Exam anxiety refers to the anxiety and tension that arises when dealing with an exam or test situation. Many people feel a certain degree of anxiety when facing an exam or test, but for some, this anxiety can significantly interfere with their learning and performance. The following are some common characteristics and experiences related to exam anxiety: 1. Psychological aspects: worry about exam results, fear of failure, worry about not being able to cope with exam requirements, doubting one’s own abilities, fearing others’ evaluations, difficulty concentrating, forgetting what has been learned, etc. 2. Physiological aspects: rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath, sweating, trembling, headache, muscle tension, stomach discomfort, insomnia, etc. 3. Behavioral aspects: evade exams or tests, delay study, avoid taking exams, be unable to complete exam questions, avoid discussing exam topics with others, etc. Exam anxiety can negatively affect an individual’s learning and performance. High levels of anxiety may interfere with memory, thinking and problem-solving skills, reduce concentration and information processing efficiency, lead to psychological stress and physical discomfort, and thus affect exam performance. TAS uses self-examination reports to rate each item based on their own experience and feelings in the examination situation. The scale contains multiple items covering various aspects related to exam anxiety, including emotional, cognitive and physiological reactions. This scale is used to measure students’ anxiety levels during the exam. The test questions describe people’s feelings about taking the exam. There are 37 questions in TAS, involving individuals’ attitudes towards the exam, their various feelings before and after the exam, and their physical tension. Please read each question, and then choose yes or no based on your actual situation (feelings). There is no right or wrong, good or bad answer. Just fill in according to the actual situation and answer as quickly as possible, but do not miss it. Individuals need to rate each item based on their actual feelings, usually using a 5 or 4-point scale, where 1 means ‘completely not in line’ and 5 or 4 means ‘completely in line’. The higher the score, the higher the anxiety an individual experiences in the examination situation. The total score of TAS can be used to assess an individual’s overall examination anxiety level. A high score may indicate that an individual experiences higher levels of anxiety on the exam, while a low score indicates relatively less experience of exam anxiety. TAS is widely used in research and clinical practice and can help psychologists, educators and counselors understand and evaluate individuals’ psychological state in the examination situation, thereby providing them with corresponding support and intervention measures. It should be noted that TAS is an assessment tool that serves only as one of the tools to measure and evaluate exam anxiety. When interpreting and applying it, it is recommended to combine other information and professional judgments for a more comprehensive understanding and evaluation. Test anxiety is a psychological reaction that a person has a characteristic due to the test. It is a psychological reaction state that is mainly characterized by concerns about the success or failure of the test and emotional tension caused by the impact of personal cognition, evaluation, personality, characteristics, etc. under the stimulation of the test situation. Exam anxiety includes pre-test anxiety, on-the-spot anxiety (silent test) and post-test anxiety and tension. A certain degree of tension and anxiety can become the driving force for our serious study and keep our brains active and alert, but excessive tension and anxiety will affect our on-the-spot performance, especially for a difficult exam. So, today we will test how much anxiety you have in your exam? How should I deal with the anxiety in the exam? If you want to know your test anxiety level, we offer free testing tools for you to use. This short test will help you assess your level of anxiety in the exam or test situation. Please click the button below to start the test. The test results will provide you with some preliminary insights into your test anxiety level. Please remember that this test is just a reference tool and does not replace professional psychological assessment. If you are troubled by your anxiety, we recommend that you seek support and advice from a professional psychological counselor or doctor. Regardless of the test results, remember that anxiety can be managed and dealt with. Seeking help and taking positive coping strategies can help you better cope with anxiety during exams and improve your learning and performance.