Exam Anxiety Scale Test

Understand what drives your exam anxiety across thoughts, feelings, and body reactions in about 10 minutes. Get clear results from 50 items to target support and reduce test-day stress.

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October 2, 2025

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How the Scales are Structured

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19/32

Physiological Component (PC)

Measures the intensity of physical fear reactions (e.g., rapid heartbeat, sweating, trembling) experienced before an exam.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 4: Low | 5 – 16: Moderate | 17 – 32: High

A score of 19 indicates high physiological exam anxiety, meaning physical stress reactions are relatively pronounced before exams.

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9/30

Emotional Component (EC)

Measures the intensity of negative emotions (e.g., anxiety, fear, sadness) experienced in connection with exams.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 3: Low | 4 – 12: Moderate | 13 – 30: High

A score of 9 indicates a moderate level of exam-related negative emotions, suggesting noticeable but not intense emotional distress around exams.

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21/38

Cognitive Component (CC)

Assesses the extent of anxious, negative exam-related thoughts and concentration difficulties before an exam.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 5: Low | 6 – 20: Moderate | 21 – 38: High

A score of 21 falls in the High range, suggesting a noticeable predominance of negative thoughts and reduced concentration in exam situations.

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32/100

Overall Fear Level (OFL)

Measures the overall intensity of anxiety a student experiences in exam situations and its potential impact on well-being and behavior.

Low fear

Moderate fear

High fear

0 – 11: Low fear | 12 – 46: Moderate fear | 47 – 100: High fear

A score of 32 falls in the Moderate fear range, suggesting noticeable but manageable exam-related anxiety that may affect comfort and focus at times.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Anxious exam-takers

46%OF USERS

Students who feel intense worry before tests use it to pinpoint whether their fear is mostly thoughts, emotions, or body reactions.

High-stakes applicants

33%OF USERS

People preparing for entrance exams, finals, or certification use it to understand what triggers panic and what to work on first.

Counselors and educators

21%OF USERS

Psychologists, tutors, and school staff use it to quickly assess exam anxiety patterns and tailor support for students.

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Physiological Component (PC)

Average

22.2

Normal range

17.3 — 27.1

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Emotional component (Ec)

Average

13.5

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9.1 — 17.9

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Cognitive component (Cc)

Average

22.1

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15 — 29.2

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Overall level of fear (Olof)

Average

45.1

Normal range

30.8 — 59.5

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100

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What does this questionnaire measure?

It measures fear related to exams across three areas: anxious thoughts, emotional distress, and physical stress reactions. Scores help show which area is most prominent.

How long does it take to complete and how many items are included?

Completion typically takes about 10 minutes. The questionnaire includes 50 items.

How should responses be selected?

Select the option that best reflects typical reactions before or during exams. Answer all items using the first response that seems accurate.

Who can take the questionnaire?

It is intended for students and examinees in academic or training settings. It may also be used in counseling or educational support when exam-related anxiety is a concern.

How should the results be interpreted?

Results describe relative levels across thought, emotion, and body response domains. They do not provide a clinical diagnosis and are best used as a guide for targeted support.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Exam Anxiety Scale Test

fear uneasiness academic anxiety

This measure is designed to assess anxiety responses associated with testing situations. The Exam Anxiety Scale provides a structured self-report method for identifying common cognitive, affective, and physiological features of exam-related distress.

It consists of 50 items and typically requires about 10 minutes to complete. Items ask respondents to rate the frequency or intensity of anxiety-related experiences in academic evaluation contexts, supporting characterization of symptom patterns relevant to clinical or educational decision-making.

The Exam Anxiety Scale is often used to inform case conceptualization, monitor change over time, and guide intervention planning aimed at reducing test-related impairment. Authors: R. Bruce McCown.

Author: charles-d-spielberger, R. Bruce McCown

Literature: Zeidner, M. Test anxiety: The state of the art. Plenum Press. 1998.; Rost, D. H., & Schermer, F. J. Diagnostik der Leistungssangsterlebens. Diagnostica. 1989.

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