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Westside Test Anxiety Scale 

The Westside Scale is found to be a valid measure of test anxiety impairment.

See: Driscoll, R. (2007). Westside Test Anxiety Scale Validation. 6pp. ERIC   onSite

Test Anxiety Reduction

Anxiety reduction benefits attained in 5 consecutive studies involving 96 students compare favorably to standard therapist-administered protocols.  

Driscoll, R. (2006), STARS-PAC Accelerated Anxiety Reduction: Rationale and Initial Findings. 18 pp. ERIC  onSite

    C. Crews, J. Froeschle, & R. Driscoll. (2011) The Test-Anxiety Reduction Program.  In T. Fitch & J. Marshall (Eds.). Group Work and Outreach Guide for College Counselors. Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association, p.33-42..

Consistent test gains in controlled studies.

18 percentile gains among 12 college students, half of them on academic probation.   

Driscoll, R., B. Holt, L. Hunter (2005). Accelerated Desensitization and Adaptive Attitudes Interventions and Test Gains with Academic Probation Students. 13pp . ERIC,  onSite

12+ percentile test gains on standardized HESI exam.

Ginger Evans, G. Ramsey, R. Driscoll (2010). Test-Anxiety Program and Test Gains with Nursing Students.  7pp., ERIC,  onSite

14 percentile test gains among 6 struggling students.  

Driscoll, R. & B. Holt (2012).  Automated Anxiety Control Promotes Student Retention. A Replication.  3pp. ERIC,  onSite

Intermediate Schools 

7 percentile gains were attained for 22 fifth grade students on the Tenn. state  comprehensive tests (TCAPS).   

Melanie Miller, J. Morton, R. Driscoll & K. A. Davis (2006). Accelerated Desensitization with Adaptive Attitudes and Test Gains with 5th Graders. 14pp. ERIC,  onSite  

4 percentile test gains with 6th grade students. 

Nichole Miller, R. DeLapp, R. Driscoll (2007).  Group Anxiety Reduction with 6th Grade Students. 8pp.  ERIC,  onSite

Related Research

An early component analysis indicates that exposure, strenuous activity, and positive images all contribute significantly to overall anxiety-reduction benefits

Driscoll, R. (1976). Anxiety Reduction Using Physical Exertion and Positive Images. The Psychological Record, 26, 87-94.  on site

Nursing Students Are found to be Highly Test Anxious

Driscoll, R., G. Evans, G. Ramsey, S. Wheeler (2009). High Test Anxiety among Nursing Students. 3pp. ERIC onSite

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