Effects of Modifying Cognitive Versus Emotionality Responses in the Treatment of Test Anxiety.

Finger, Randy; Galassi, John P.

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Effects of Modifying Cognitive Versus Emotionality Responses in the Treatment of Test Anxiety

Finger, Randy; Galassi, John P.

Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 45, 2, 280-285, Apr 77

To test differential effects of treating cognitive and emotionality response components of test anxiety, test-anxious college students (N=48) were assigned to one of four groups: an attentional treatment; a relaxation treatment; a combined attentional-relaxation treatment; and a waiting-list control group. Significant performance changes were not obtained by any group. (Author)

Descriptors: Anxiety, Behavior Change, Cognitive Processes, College Students, Emotional Response, Performance, Response Style (Tests), Student Research, Testing Problems

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