News tagged with math anxiety

When people worry about math, the brain feels the pain

Mathematics anxiety can prompt a response in the brain similar to when a person experiences physical pain, according to new research at the University of Chicago.

Neuroscience Oct 31, 2012 | 3.4 / 5 (5) | 2

Pre-test jitters might boost scores, study says

(HealthDay)—For students with a good memory, feeling anxious before taking an exam might actually lead to a higher test score, researchers have found.

Psychology & Psychiatry Oct 12, 2012 | 4 / 5 (1) | 0 |