• Brief introduction of the participants and their own experience of exam anxiety*

Definition "What is exam anxiety?"

• Test anxiety in different areas of life
• A healthy level of anxiety is beneficial (Yerkes-Dodson law)
• Frequent postponement of learning processes to eliminate anxiety
• Physical, psychological or emotional perspective
• Test anxiety as a special form of social evaluation anxiety -> also in cases of phobia *Display of symptoms

Self-test to determine whether test anxiety is present

Visualisation of the anxiety cycle

• Perception
• Thoughts
• behaviour
• Physical changes / symptoms

Starting points for coping based on the anxiety cycle

• Perception through distraction and/or movement
• Re-evaluation of thoughts and formulation of positive beliefs
• Reduction of avoidance behaviour and constructive preparation → confrontation with anxiety triggers
• Physical activities in the form of exercise and relaxation methods *Illustration of further tips against exam anxiety

Shared and interactive exchange through self-reflection

• Some of the participants described their experiences with exam anxiety and also explained their approaches to overcoming it