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A brief, two-session imagery rescripting intervention effectively reduced test anxiety (TA) and improved self-efficacy in students. This short-term treatment offers a feasible approach for academic counseling centers to manage student test anxiety.

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  • Educational Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Test anxiety (TA) affects up to 55% of students, causing significant distress and academic setbacks.
  • Existing treatments like cognitive behavioral therapy combined with imagery rescripting are effective but lengthy.
  • Student schedules necessitate time-efficient interventions for test anxiety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the efficacy of a brief, two-session imagery rescripting intervention for test anxiety.
  • To assess the impact of the intervention on test anxiety, self-efficacy, depression, and intrusive imagery.
  • To determine the short-term and long-term effects of the intervention.

Main Methods:

  • 44 students were randomized into a two-session imagery rescripting group (22) or a waitlist-control group (22).
  • Clinical interviews and self-report questionnaires (TA, self-efficacy, depression, intrusive imagery) were administered before the intervention (T1), one week after (T2), and six months later (T3).

Main Results:

  • The imagery rescripting group showed significant reductions in test anxiety from T1 to T2 and T1 to T3.
  • Medium to large effects were observed for situational test anxiety, self-efficacy, depression, and intrusive imagery at six months follow-up.
  • The intervention group demonstrated sustained improvements in these measures six months post-intervention.

Conclusions:

  • A two-session imagery rescripting intervention is a feasible and effective treatment for test anxiety.
  • This short intervention can be readily implemented in university and school counseling settings.
  • The findings support the use of brief psychological interventions for student mental health challenges.