[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":135},["ShallowReactive",2],{"route-message-test-en-stas":3},{"target":4,"messages":5},"en",{"tests":6},{"stas":7},{"title":8,"description":9,"instruction":10,"questions":11,"options":34,"results":39,"understanding":86,"faq":93,"tips":111,"whoIsThisFor":121,"scoreRanges":129,"disclaimer":134},"Test Anxiety Test: How Anxious Are You Before Exams?","Feel tense, worried, or physically uncomfortable before an exam? Take this test anxiety test to reflect on your current test-related reactions.","Think about the exam or assessment you are about to take and choose how much each statement describes how you feel right now.",[12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30,31,32,33],"I have difficulty breathing.","I have nausea.","I feel tense.","I am afraid of not being able to finish the exam on time.","I have a dry mouth.","I worry about someone other than me seeing my exam paper.","I am afraid of not being able to come up with the answers in the exam.","I have a stomachache.","I am afraid of not understanding what I read in the exam.","I worry about my classmates making fun of me for getting a low grade on the exam.","My muscles are more tense than usual.","I think my family will react negatively if I get a low grade on the exam.","I think I will lose face in my teacher's eyes if I get a low grade on the exam.","I am afraid of having difficulty remembering the answers in the exam.","I have a fever.","I am afraid of failing the exam.","I have a headache.","I will feel sad if I get a low grade on the exam.","I have stomach cramps.","I am afraid that my tension will cause my exam grade to decrease.","I worry about my classmates seeing my exam score.","I think I should have studied more for the exam.",[35,36,37,38],"Not at all","A little","Moderately","A lot",{"less-frequent":40,"common":56,"more-frequent":72},{"headline":41,"description":42,"strengths":43,"quickRelief":47},"Less Frequent Test-Anxiety Reactions","Your responses suggest less frequent test-anxiety reactions in this check-in. You reported fewer or less intense reactions at this moment; feelings can still vary with the exam, setting, and circumstances.",[44,45,46],"You may have more room to keep attention on the task in front of you","You are noticing your current reactions before the exam begins","You can use this result as a baseline for noticing changes across different assessments",[48,52],{"title":49,"description":50,"link":51},"Take a Steadying Breath","Use a few slow breaths with a slightly longer exhale while you wait for the exam to start.","/breathing",{"title":53,"description":54,"link":55},"Ground Your Attention","Notice your feet on the floor and name a few details in the room before returning to the first task.","/grounding",{"headline":57,"description":58,"strengths":59,"quickRelief":63},"Common Test-Anxiety Reactions","Your responses suggest common test-anxiety reactions in this check-in. You reported a noticeable mix of physical, cognitive, or social reactions around this exam; a short preparation routine may help you stay oriented.",[60,61,62],"You are identifying which kinds of reactions show up around assessments","You can prepare a small routine instead of treating every feeling as a warning","Tracking the same pattern over time can show which situations deserve more support",[64,68],{"title":65,"description":66,"link":67},"Use a Brief Reset","Pause for three slow breaths, relax your shoulders, and bring your attention back to one immediate step.","/guided-breathing",{"title":69,"description":70,"link":71},"Label the Worry","Silently name the thought as a test worry, then return to the question, instruction, or preparation step in front of you.","/thought-labeling",{"headline":73,"description":74,"strengths":75,"quickRelief":79},"More Frequent Test-Anxiety Reactions","Your responses suggest more frequent test-anxiety reactions in this check-in. You reported several strong test-related reactions at this moment. This is not a diagnosis, but it may be useful to consider support if these reactions interfere with exams or daily life.",[76,77,78],"Recognizing the pattern gives you a specific place to begin","Your reactions are understandable responses to a demanding situation, not a personal failure","You can seek practical support and experiment with strategies before the next assessment",[80,83],{"title":81,"description":82,"link":51},"Settle Your Body First","Breathe out slowly, loosen your jaw and shoulders, and place both feet on the floor before choosing one next action.",{"title":84,"description":85,"link":55},"Use a Grounding Sequence","Name five things you can see, four you can feel, and one next exam step to bring attention back to the present.",{"title":87,"paragraphs":88},"Understanding the STAS",[89,90,91,92],"The State Test Anxiety Scale (STAS), also known as the DuSKÖ in its original Turkish form, is a 22-item measure of reactions connected with a particular exam or assessment. Alper Şahin developed the original Turkish scale, published in 2019, and validated an English adaptation in 2021. The original and English source articles are cited below and are available under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) licence; this reproduction credits the author and sources.","The scale covers three related subscales: Physiological Effects (PE: items 1, 2, 5, 8, 11, 15, 17, and 19), Cognitive Effects (CE: items 3, 4, 7, 9, 14, 16, 18, 20, and 22), and Psychosocial Effects (PSE: items 6, 10, 12, 13, and 21). Each statement is rated from 1 (Not at all) to 4 (A lot), and all items are scored directly; there are no reverse-coded items.","Adding the 22 responses gives a total from 22 to 88. The descriptive ranges on this page divide that possible score range into less frequent (22–43), common (44–65), and more frequent (66–88) bands. The author expressly cautions that proposed halfway and two-thirds points have not been validated, so these bands are educational descriptions rather than validated thresholds, severity categories, or diagnoses.","The STAS is intended to reflect how you feel around a particular assessment, not to determine whether you have an anxiety disorder. Results can change with the exam, preparation, sleep, health, and setting. If test-related reactions cause significant distress or interfere with education or daily life, consider speaking with a qualified mental health professional.",{"title":94,"items":95},"Frequently Asked Questions",[96,99,102,105,108],{"question":97,"answer":98},"What does the STAS measure?","The STAS measures physical, cognitive, and psychosocial reactions connected with a particular exam or assessment. It is a state check-in, so answer about the situation you have in mind rather than treating it as a permanent personal characteristic.",{"question":100,"answer":101},"How is the STAS scored?","Each of the 22 items is rated from 1 (Not at all) to 4 (A lot). Add all responses for a total from 22 to 88. Every item is scored directly, with no reverse coding.",{"question":103,"answer":104},"What do the less frequent, common, and more frequent ranges mean?","They are descriptive score ranges for this self-reflection page: 22–43 less frequent, 44–65 common, and 66–88 more frequent. They are not validated cut points, clinical severity categories, or diagnostic results.",{"question":106,"answer":107},"Can I take this test for different exams?","Yes. The STAS was designed to reflect state test anxiety around a particular exam. If you compare results, note which assessment you had in mind and remember that preparation, sleep, health, and the setting can affect a score.",{"question":109,"answer":110},"What can I do if test anxiety is getting in the way?","Try a brief breathing or grounding exercise, break preparation into a concrete next step, and discuss practical support with a teacher, adviser, or qualified mental health professional. Seek professional support if reactions cause significant distress or interfere with daily life.",[112,115,118],{"title":113,"description":114},"Prepare One Small Next Step","Instead of trying to eliminate every anxious feeling, choose one concrete preparation action, such as reviewing one topic or packing what you need.",{"title":116,"description":117},"Practice Before the Exam","Try a short practice question under calm, realistic conditions so the exam routine feels more familiar and your attention has a clear starting point.",{"title":119,"description":120},"Use a Body Reset","Relax your shoulders, feel both feet on the floor, and take several slow breaths before returning to the question or task in front of you.",{"title":122,"description":123,"items":124},"Who Is This Test For?","The STAS is for people who want to reflect on physical, cognitive, and social reactions around a particular exam or assessment. It can support personal reflection, preparation, or a conversation with a qualified professional.",[125,126,127,128],"People who feel tense or physically uncomfortable before an exam","Anyone who worries about time, answers, grades, or failure during an assessment","People noticing concern about how family, teachers, or classmates may react","Anyone tracking how test-related reactions change across different assessments",{"title":130,"less-frequent":131,"common":132,"more-frequent":133},"What the Scores Mean","22–43: Less frequent descriptive range. Your responses indicate fewer or less intense test-related reactions in this check-in.","44–65: Common descriptive range. Your responses indicate a noticeable mix of test-related reactions in this check-in.","66–88: More frequent descriptive range. Your responses indicate several stronger test-related reactions in this check-in; this is not a diagnosis.","This self-assessment is for education and self-reflection only. The less frequent, common, and more frequent bands are descriptive score ranges, not validated thresholds, clinical severity categories, or a diagnosis. STAS item wording and direct scoring are reproduced from Şahin (2019), State Test Anxiety Scale (DuSKÖ), and Şahin (2021), Validation of a new State Test Anxiety Scale (STAS), under the authors' Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) licence; this page credits the author and source articles. This page cannot replace an evaluation by a qualified mental health professional. If test-related reactions cause significant distress or affect daily functioning, consider seeking professional support. If you are in immediate danger or crisis, contact emergency services or a crisis hotline now.",1790423935385]