Extreme nervousness, irritability, dread, fear, or hopelessness as test approaches

Inability to remember facts that were known before the test

Excessive yawning (body’s method of increasing oxygen to the brain)

Upset stomach, asthma attacks, headaches, perspiration or high blood pressure

Mock indifference: "I don’t care – the whole class is stupid and boring!"

After the test: feelings of guilt, anger or depression – blaming performance on others – suicidal thoughts or plans