Positive psychological hints and exam stress in adolescence: a literature review

Abstract

This essay discusses how psychological hints can be used to reduce exam stress. Nowadays, many candidates have exam stress in the face of intense competitive pressure. This manifests in the inability to concentrate in class or anxiety about the progress of one’s revision. Moderate stress is expected before an exam and sometimes motivates students to score better. However, if stress has affected students’ physical and mental condition, there are ways to prevent it. Psychological suggestions are the focus of this essay. Analyzing the expectancy effect and autosuggestion helps us understand the mental suggestion process and how it can be applied in real life.