<p>Who else believes that thinking negative during an exam actually makes them more alert and focused? For example, when you say to yourself, “This test was hard,” do u actually get a better grade?</p>
<p>I’m not so sure…when I think negatively on an exam I’m more apt to think “Yep. Gonna fail.” than “This test was hard.” If you believe a test is hard, I think it can work in both ways. If you’re up to a challenge, maybe you’ll get a better grade, but if you think it’s impossible then it could get the best of you.</p>
<p>No it is the exact opposite to me. I think about how awesome I’m doing because I know the material and I’m gonna kick this tests ass and I do great. Its when I get negative and oh man I don’t know this it’s hard that I convince myself I don’t know it and I get it wrong. I usually do better on tests with confidence. Sometimes it slips though (all of a sudden getting to a question you didn’t expect or reading wrong the first time and making it harder) and then you really have to convince yourself you know the rest and stuff. I like my way.</p>
<p>I guess its different for everyone.</p>