Article 70: Self-Assessment of Candidate Type and Psychological Storm Level Test

18. What type of test taker are you?

It's perfectly normal to feel anxious when facing exam pressure; it's just that everyone deals with it differently. Some people are proactive and never give up; others are passive, withdrawn, and perpetually run away-this is precisely the test of life!

Which type are you? Here's a short quiz; if you answer honestly, it can help you understand yourself better.

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1. Do you think exam scores depend to some extent on luck? ( ) ( )

2. You often complain that the teacher gives too many difficult questions. ( ) ( )

3. When faced with a difficult problem, you tend to think about other things and cannot concentrate. ( ) ( )

4. You are very confident about some familiar questions. ( ) ( )

5. You feel panicked when you think of classmates who are better at studying than you. ( ) ( )

6. You often give up halfway through reading or answering questions. ( ) ( )

7. When reviewing your studies, you try to make yourself very quiet. ( ) ( )

8. You often tell yourself to accept challenges and difficulties. ( ) ( )

9. When you encounter difficulties while reviewing your studies, you become restless. ( ) ( )

10. When you encounter problems you can't solve, you often feel that you are not capable enough. ( ) ( )

Scoring method

If you answer "yes" to questions 4, 7, and 8, you will receive 1 point each; if you answer "no" to the remaining questions, you will also receive 1 point each. Otherwise, you will receive no points.

A score of 4 or below indicates that you are a negative test-taker and may fail miserably in the exam.

A score of 7 or above indicates that you are a proactive test-taker who will persevere despite repeated setbacks.

Negative characteristics:

Passive test-takers, when faced with exam pressure or various life challenges, often employ the following inappropriate coping mechanisms:

1. Self-denial

The most common approach is to avoid thinking about the exam altogether, believing that all worries will disappear once it's over. This ostrich-like approach might work temporarily, allowing you to pretend you don't see the problem. However, when anxiety and tension accumulate, they can lead to various physical and psychological issues, such as insomnia, irritability, headaches, and stomach aches. This is your body protesting. Stop suppressing your emotions; find someone to talk to and properly release your anxiety.

2. To justify oneself

The most common approach is to use a dubious reason to explain one's behavior, making one's conscience feel better. For example, test-takers might blame the teacher for setting questions that are too difficult or obscure, intentionally making things difficult for students; or complain about bad luck in guessing the exam questions; or even criticize the exam system for failing to measure their true abilities. This self-justifying attitude might make one feel better, but it does nothing to solve the problem.

3. Self-indulgence

The most common method is to avoid exams, such as skipping classes or truantness. Some students even use drugs or alcohol to numb themselves, or spend all day indulging in video games. This kind of escapism and self-indulgence not only fails to reduce the feeling of helplessness and frustration, but also brings other problems, causing anxiety beyond the exam itself.

Positive characteristics

Proactive test-takers often have a set of methods for coping with exam pressure and managing anxiety; generally, they have the following characteristics:

1. Understand the exam

They have a correct understanding of exams and hold the following attitudes:

"An exam is just a test; it reflects how much I've actually learned. At the same time, it can provide teachers with a reference for their teaching methods."

"Exams motivate me to study harder."

Exams can be stressful, but stress is what drives growth. If you face exams bravely, give it your all, and don't compare yourself to others or dwell on gains and losses, you can get through them with ease. This mindset may even lead to better results.

2. Recognize failure

Exams inevitably involve gains and losses. If you don't do well, don't blame others or give up on yourself. Instead, reflect on your actions, find the reasons, and make improvements. For example, did you not work hard enough? Were your study methods flawed? Were you focused enough when answering questions?

If you can view exams as a challenge, face them calmly, and take responsibility for your success or failure, regardless of the outcome, you've already learned how to cope with life's various trials in the process. These lessons are more important and valuable than the subject of the exam itself.

19. What level is your storm?

This test aims to investigate the feelings and emotions of teenagers, not to measure your intelligence or learning ability. There is no right or wrong answer to any of your choices. Please answer truthfully based on your first feeling. You only need to select one option.

1. You wore a very pretty new outfit today.

A. You are very mindful of whether others are watching you.

B. Feeling relaxed all over, I walked forward with my head held high.

C. I didn't feel anything special.

2. When the teacher asks a question to the whole class,

A. You feel like the teacher is asking you a question, and even though you know the answer, you are still very nervous.

B. You know the answer, but you don't want to raise your hand.

C. Express your answer fluently and proactively.

3. In this exam, a classmate who usually gets very poor grades did better than you. What would you think?

A. I'm terrible at this; I can't even beat him in the exam.

B. The question was very obscure, and it just so happened that he came across it.

C. We should study diligently and try to make as few mistakes as possible.

4. After being wronged outside, what will you do when you get home?

A. I don't dare tell my parents because they will scold me for being useless.

B. I don't want to talk to my parents unless they bring it up themselves.

C. Take the initiative to talk to your parents, because they will give you support and encouragement.

5. Who would you talk to if you had something on your mind?

A. Oneself B. Peers C. Parents or teachers

6. Everyone is laughing, and when you walk over, they stop. You think...

A. They might be mocking your weaknesses.

B. It might be related to you, whatever they say.

C. It may not necessarily be related to you. You can ask them what made them so happy and ask them to tell you.

7. A classmate of the opposite sex whom you really like writes you a love letter. At this moment, what would you do?

A. She happily started dating him/her.

B. Hand it to the teacher without hesitation.

C. Sincerely tell the other person that you are still young and cannot be responsible for a beautiful love right now. Tell them that you can talk about it when you are able to take responsibility in the future.

8. Your classmate invites you to go hiking on his motorcycle, holding his phone in hand. What would you do?

A. Feeling a pang of jealousy, you also want a prettier motorcycle and phone right away, completely forgetting your favorite thing: mountain climbing.

B snorted and thought, "How can he be like this? If he wants to put on airs, he should do it himself." She then made an excuse that she was too busy to climb the mountain and turned away from him.

C. After looking him over, she said, "You don't look like you're going hiking," then changed into hiking clothes and went out.

9. Your sleep

A. It's always terrible; it takes me a long time to fall asleep, and I often have nightmares.

B. Not very good, I can fall asleep every day.

C. Very good, it will quickly relieve your fatigue.

10. When you are alone, you

A. I want to shout loudly, and sometimes I also want to go far away by myself.

B. You want to take a good rest because you are very tired.

C. I don't have any particular thoughts.

For the above test, you get 2 points for choosing A, 1 point for choosing B, and 0 points for choosing C.

If your score is 15-20, then your mental state should be in danger. It seems you are experiencing or facing a storm. Don't panic. You can go to a psychologist or counselor to help you get through the storm.

If your score is 7-14, it means that a gentle breeze is blowing on you. Perhaps you have just experienced a storm or are preparing to face one. If you have any difficulties at this time, it is best not to keep everything to yourself or only discuss it with your classmates. You should try to communicate with your parents and teachers, and if necessary, you can also seek help from a psychologist.

If your score is 6 or below, congratulations! Life's green light is shining for you. If you haven't experienced the storm yet, it's best to prepare more knowledge about adolescence. If you have safely weathered the storm, you might as well summarize your experience, explore your own path of spiritual growth, and share it with others. Wouldn't that be wonderful?

20. Is your brain male or female?

He is a man, she is a woman-this distinction stems from physiological differences. But when angry, we might call someone inhuman or indecent, based on their behavior. Did you know that our thought processes also have genders? This test will determine whether your brain is male or female based on your thought process. However, don't be afraid of the results, because regardless of whether your brain is male or female, you can live happily in your own way.

1. When you hear a faint meow, can you pinpoint the cat's location without looking around?

A. With just a little thought, one can point out where the cat is.

B. Can immediately point out the location of the cat.

C. I don't know if I can point out where the cat is.

2. After listening to a song, can you remember the melody?

A. Yes, and can reproduce the passage without going out of tune.

B. If the melody is simple and the rhythm is strong, it will be easy to remember.

C. Usually don't remember.

3. If someone you've only met a few times calls you, can you easily recognize their voice before they say their name?

A. Yes.

B. The probability of recognizing his voice is at least 50%.

C. The probability of recognizing his voice is less than 50%.

4. You are among a group of married people, and two of them are having affairs. Can you detect it?

A. Definitely.

B. There is a 50% chance.

C. Impossible

5. At a large social gathering, someone introduces you to five strangers. The next day, when someone mentions their names, can you easily recall their faces?

A. I can remember three or four people.

B. Can remember one or two people.

C. Usually, no one remembers it.

6. When you were in elementary school, did you find writing and composing essays very difficult?

A. No, it's not difficult at all.

B. Only one of them is difficult.

C. Both are very strenuous.

7. You find a parking space, but it's narrow and you have to back the car in to get in. What would you do?

A. Find another parking space.

B. Observe for a while before backing the car in.

C. Without thinking, he backed the car in.

8. After staying in an unfamiliar village for two days, someone asks you which way is north?

A. You probably won't be able to answer that.

B. You can't be sure, but you can answer it in a moment.

C. You can point north immediately.

9. You are chatting with your new neighbor at your neighbor's house. The only sound inside is the dripping of water from the faucet. At this moment:

A. You will immediately notice the dripping sound, but try to ignore it.

B. If you hear dripping water, you'll probably say it.

C. You don't care at all.

10. When you're waiting at the dentist, how far apart should you sit from people of the same sex to avoid feeling uncomfortable?

A. Less than 15 centimeters.

B. 15~60 cm.

C. 60 cm or more.