Group Systematic Desensitization Versus Covert Positive Reinforcement in the Reduction of Test Anxiety.

摘要: The study compared modified versions of systematic desensitization and covert positive reinforcement to a no-treatment control condition in the reduction test anxiety. Both experimental groups received eight treatment sessions, group two additional sessions devoted relaxation training. treatments were comparable generally superior pretest-posttest pretest-follow-up changes as measured by Suinn Test Anxiety Behavior Scale Achievement Test. On an anagrams performance test, group. No significant differences occurred subjectively experienced anxiety during test.