Comparative thinking among university students: an ecological momentary assessment of upward comparisons, stress and learning behavior during exam preparation
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DOI: 10.1007/s11218-025-10026-8
Abstract: Studying for exams can be a stressful time. Uncertainty and stress often reach their peak during exam preparation, as students frequently grapple with feelings of inadequacy and anxiety regarding their academic performance. To assess their… read more here.
Keywords: learning behavior; exam preparation; person; psychology ... See more keywords
Assessing the use of AI tools for EFL exam preparation at Saudi universities: efficiency, benefits, and challenges
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DOI: 10.1080/2331186x.2025.2507553
Abstract: Abstract This study examines EFL teachers’ adoption of AI tools in exam preparation practices in Saudi universities. Employing the TPACK and UTAUT models, the research explores AI applications, perceived advantages, and encountered challenges. Sixty-one EFL… read more here.
Keywords: exam preparation; preparation; benefits challenges; efficiency benefits ... See more keywords
Test Anxiety Does Not Predict Exam Performance When Knowledge Is Controlled For: Strong Evidence Against the Interference Hypothesis of Test Anxiety
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DOI: 10.1177/09567976221119391
Abstract: Do test-anxious students perform worse in exam situations than their knowledge would otherwise allow? We analyzed data from 309 medical students who prepared for a high-stakes exam using a digital learning platform. Using log files… read more here.
Keywords: test anxiety; knowledge; exam preparation; anxiety ... See more keywords
The Role of Motivational Regulation in Exam Preparation: Results From a Standardized Diary Study
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2019.00081
Abstract: Previous studies have shown that the use of motivational regulation strategies has the potential to sustain invested effort and persistence in the learning process. Combining different methods (questionnaires and standardized diaries), the present study aimed… read more here.
Keywords: invested effort; role motivational; exam preparation; motivational regulation ... See more keywords
Subject-Specialized Chatbot in Higher Education as a Tutor for Autonomous Exam Preparation: Analysis of the Impact on Academic Performance and Students’ Perception of Its Usefulness
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DOI: 10.3390/educsci15010026
Abstract: This study evaluates the impact of an AI chatbot as a support tool for second-year students in the Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education program during final exam preparation. Over 1-month, 42 students used the… read more here.
Keywords: exam preparation; education; chatbot; analysis ... See more keywords