• Author:

    Ben Lovett, Ph.D.

  • Level: 

    Foundational

  • CREDIT(S)

    1

  • Video

    1 hour

Overcoming Testing Anxiety

The episode also addresses common myths, critiques the overreliance on academic accommodations, and emphasizes the value of a multi-tiered intervention framework in both school and clinical settings. Listeners will gain practical tools to empower students and adult clients in managing test anxiety, as well as strategies to collaborate effectively with educational teams. This episode is especially relevant for advanced practitioners seeking to enhance their work with anxiety and performance concerns while fulfilling continuing education requirements.

Course Objectives:

1. Identify the prevalence of test anxiety and describe its relationship to clinical anxiety disorders.
2. Explain the connection between test anxiety and test performance, including common misconceptions.
3. Apply evidence-based strategies, such as psychoeducation, cognitive reframing, behavioral exposure, and effective study methods, in treatment planning.
4. Discuss the benefits and limitations of academic accommodations for students with test anxiety.

Ben Lovett, Ph.D.

Ben Lovett, PhD, is a Professor of Psychology and Education at Columbia University’s Teachers College, where he teaches courses on psychological testing and legal and ethical issues in school psychology. Trained as a school psychologist, Dr. Lovett’s expertise centers on test anxiety, learning differences, and educational assessment, with specialized interest in the development and empirical evaluation of test accommodations for students with disabilities. He has authored over 100 scholarly publications and four books, including his most recent work, Overcoming Test Anxiety. Dr. Lovett brings a practical, evidence-informed perspective shaped by direct clinical experience and research, making his contributions highly relevant to clinicians and educators seeking actionable strategies for addressing test anxiety in diverse learning environments.
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Psyched to Practice, LLC, is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Psyched to Practice, LLC, maintains responsibility for this program and its content. 
Psyched to Practice, LLC, is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) to offer continuing professional development (CPDs) for school psychologists. Psyched to Practice, LLC, maintains responsibility for this program and its content. 
Other mental health and education professionals are welcome to attend our webinars, workshops, and courses. Participants will receive a continuing education certificate upon completion. We encourage individuals to consult their respective licensing or accrediting boards to determine eligibility for continuing education credit within their professional field.

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