CBT Test-Taking Strategies Flashcards
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During a CBT exam, which practice helps reduce test anxiety?
Answer: Taking slow deep breaths before starting
Deep breathing activates the relaxation response and helps calm nerves before beginning a CBT exam.
What does 'educated guessing' mean in the context of CBT exams?
Answer: Using knowledge to eliminate wrong choices before guessing
Educated guessing involves applying partial knowledge to eliminate implausible options, improving guess accuracy.
Why is it important to read all answer options in a CBT question before selecting one?
Answer: To identify the best answer rather than the first plausible one
The first plausible answer may not be the best; reading all options ensures you select the most accurate one.
What is a common mistake test-takers make on CBT exams?
Answer: Changing correct answers to incorrect ones unnecessarily
Research shows that changing answers without good reason often results in switching from correct to incorrect responses.
How should you approach a CBT question that contains a long scenario or passage?
Answer: Read the questions first to know what to look for
Reading the questions first allows you to identify and locate relevant information efficiently within the passage.
What strategy helps when two CBT answer choices seem equally correct?
Answer: Re-read the question for qualifiers that distinguish the best answer
Re-reading the question for specific qualifiers or scope helps identify which of two similar answers is more precise.