Prevalence and factors causing test anxiety among medical students
Atheer G. Almutairi,
Nuran Mazen Baabbad,
Almaha Abdullah Alhumaidan
et al.
Abstract:Background
Test anxiety (TA) is described as a set of psychological and behavioral responses that occur when a person is concerned about the possibility of unfavorable results or failing on an exam. Based on multiple studies, medical education is known for its rigorous curricula, continuous high academic demands, frequent assessments, practical instruction, and mentorship, all of which contribute to a stressful atmosphere that results in elevated rates of depression, anxiety during exams, subpa… Show more
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