Academic Stress
Definition
Academic stress refers to the psychological and emotional strain experienced by students in response to academic demands such as exams, assignments, and pressure to perform well.
Analogy
Imagine academic stress as a heavy backpack filled with textbooks. Just like carrying a heavy load on your back can be overwhelming, academic stress can weigh you down mentally and emotionally.
Related terms
Coping Mechanisms: Strategies or actions individuals use to manage or deal with stress.
Self-Efficacy: Belief in one's own ability to succeed or perform well academically.
Perfectionism: A personality trait characterized by setting excessively high standards for oneself and being overly critical of mistakes or failures.
"Academic Stress" appears in:
Are you a college student?
Study guides for the entire semester
200k practice questions
Glossary of 50k key terms - memorize important vocab
Resources
© 2024 Fiveable Inc. All rights reserved.
AP® and SAT® are trademarks registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse this website.