Quick Overview of Methods
Group
Administration. The
good news is that many of the test anxiety protocols can be administered
to groups of students, making the cost per student considerably more
manageable.
Strong
benefits
are most often obtained with:
Systematic Desensitization, which is the most commonly used method,
Protocols combining several therapeutic components
Hypnosis combined with practice
Active Control
Modest
benefits should be expected from:
Rational-Emotive Therapy
Hypnosis without practice images
Stress-Inoculation Training
Weaker
outcomes will be attained
from:
Study-Skills Training
Testwiseness Training
Relaxation Training
Psychotherapy
Untreated.
With no interventions, students show only minimal improvement on their own.
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The above
information is synthesized from two major overviews.
We will also consider any further results supporting or challenging our ratings
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