1. When getting ready for a test (or a big fight), is it all a matter of knowing the skills and material, or is there more to it? Is there a psychological component?

2. The trainer tells the student to get a good night’s sleep and have a good breakfast. Why? Do you do these things?

3. What are some things this student has done to increase his stress over the upcoming test? What are some things this student has done to decrease his stress over the upcoming test?

4. What are self-affirmations? Write down five self-affirmations (of an academic nature) about yourself. Save these for your next test.