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[scottobear]

We're tested all the time. Some tests are more challenging than others...tests of skill... authority, knowledge, faith, adaptability, trust...probably quite a few more that I've not put my finger on yet.

I wonder if people who suffer from test anxiety in school also suffer from test anxiety from those that the world throws at us?

Even though I'm very fortunate in that most of the tests I've had to deal with are usually challenging, but not so difficult that they can't be overcome. I've had quite a few take me right to the edge, though, and I can certainly think of a couple that I'd rather not take again.

note to self, post about some of the more interesting or challenging tests.

I'd like to see this take off as a meme, folks posting in their journals about a particular test they had to deal with...(and lazy me would like folks to post a link here if they do...so I can read 'em all!)

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I memember a test

[wickenden.livejournal.com]

I think test anxiety does lend itself to non-traditional tests. The issue for my version of the anxiety has to do with being evaluated and found wanting, knowing the material but not being able to deliver that conviction.

Interesting question.

Re: I memember a test

[scottobear.livejournal.com]

I think that you're right... I've seen folks suffer from a similar pressure induced panic... that old fight or flight response can be triggered by an assortment, I think.

[sirenity.livejournal.com]

I love this question - I'm gonna go write something in my journal 'bout my recent life "test."

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[scottobear.livejournal.com]

Great! I look forward to reading it!

[cath555.livejournal.com]

http://www.livejournal.com/talkpost.bml?journal=cath555&itemid=274240

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[scottobear.livejournal.com]

I'm reading it now! (I'm putting all the tests in a memory file under "tests")