Question

Define the concept stress and state Three ways in which the youth could effectively manage stress on arrival at the axamination room​

Answer 1

The concept of stress comes from the term English stress, precisely. It is the tension caused by overwhelming situations that generate psychosomatic reactions or psychological disorders.

Stress is a physical or psychological tension out of the ordinary, which causes an anxiety State on the organization.

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Some signs of stress include:

⦿Feeling confused

⦿Losing touch with friends

⦿Feeling moody and low

⦿Having trouble making decisions

⦿Feeling overwhelmed

⦿Lack of motivation to do anything

⦿Trouble sleeping or getting out of bed

⦿Tense muscles or headaches

⦿Having an upset stomach or feeling sick

⦿Fidgeting, nail biting, teeth grinding

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Why do people experience exam stress?

• Worry they might fail

• Don't feel prepared

• Want to do really well

• Don’t have much time to study

• Need to get a certain result

• Don’t think they will do well

• Find it hard to understand what they’re studying

• Feel pressure from family to get good marks

• Feel they need to compete with others

• Have other things happening in their life

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Here are some tips to help exam day go smoothly:

1. Work out what you need to take with you on exam day and organise this the night before.
2. Eat a good, light breakfast – this will help with energy and concentration.
3. Go to the toilet before the exam starts.
4. If you feel yourself getting worried before your exam - spend some time focusing on your breathing.
5. When you sit down to do your exam, take time to slow your breathing and relax.
6. Read through the exam paper carefully. Underline key words and instructions.
7. Work out how long you have for each question or section.
8. Aim to have time to re-read answers through and to make any changes.
9. Work on the questions that you find easiest first.

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Thank you!:)