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Test Dimensions, Test Anxiety, and Test Performance NICHD

Author(s):
Bloxom, Bruce
Publication Year:
1968
Report Number:
RB-68-30
Source:
ETS Research Bulletin
Document Type:
Report
Page Count:
25
Subject/Key Words:
National Institute for Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), Multidimensional Scaling, Performance Factors, Test Anxiety, Testing Problems

Abstract

A multidimensional scaling of test situations indicates that tests can differ in their tension- (or anxiety-) arousing properties, at least as a function of (a) the subjective importance of the test and (b) how well prepared the person feels for the test. Different points of view about the influence of these two variables are assessed. Relationships among the points of view, test anxiety, test performance, defensiveness, and acquiescence are examined.

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