A female college student is seeking help from the counseling center for test anxiety
She reports that during an exam, she "freezes," and says, "It feels like the time I have to take the exam is racing by, and I can't answer any of the questions when I know the answers." Which level of anxiety is the client experiencing? a. Mild
b. Moderate
c. Severe
d. Panic
C
These are typical symptoms when someone experiences a severe level of anxiety. During mild anxiety, the perceptual field is broad; moderate anxiety is the best state for problem solving and learning because perception is focused; panic results in totally scattered or closed perception, and problem solving is nearly impossible.
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