Some interesting facts about examination fever and alcohol.
Question papers, IQ bombs and demonetisation.
With demonetisation slowly losing steam, we hope that December and January offer a little relief from heated examination atmosphere, coupled with exam fever. Some of you must have seen in this paper, students fainting from exam pressure. Now, have you noticed that those who fainted in the past also consumed alcohol? Don't be surprised if it happens again. The physiology and biology of drinking and examination anxiety is all too common. Though the cause for exams is non-medical, booze is used as a depressant to relieve exam pressure. So, we share some interesting facts about examination fever and alcohol to get high on:
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1. In 1913, the Daprato-Zorita investigation at the US Public Health service said that exam stress can cause heart palpitations, vomiting, nausea and exhaustion.
2. Once, an American researcher found that exam stress induced pupils to have sleepiness, insomnia and low blood pressure.
3. Youngsters sometimes drink alcohol just to bring down the tension, which usually lasts a few days. They take a few hours to recover.
4. Exam stress, and its alcohol-induced symptoms can lead to children cutting down on food or skipping breakfast. The same can be linked to lower IQ scores.
5. Exam fever is also linked to inability to concentrate, insomnia, poor memory and reduced alertness.
Why do we need beer?
Hampus Hellgren, a Swedish economist, observed that people used to be able to function even when studying and imbibing alcohol in the same time. He tried it with himself. He reported that he could remain sober for five days without worrying about work. But, he is convinced that a real academic subject always brings down the interest in alcohol.
You can go to that bar today, if you still need a quick buzz and excuse for your unprofessional behaviour towards students.
The term "exam fever" refers to a feeling of nervousness or excitement before and during the exam period.
It can be compared to the phenomenon of "hangover" after a night of heavy drinking.
Exam fever is caused by several factors, including preoccupation with school work, sleepless nights, and academic pressure, along with unhealthy diet.
Some students believe that studying for exams releases endorphins, a hormone involved in pain sensation.
This assumption makes the study process enjoyable.
During an examination period, adults as well as students experience elevated levels of cortisol and epinephrine.
Exposure to these hormones can lead to excessive sweating, elevated blood pressure and restlessness.
Exam fever is common among the students who, for example, wish to pursue higher education, military careers, or get employment, and are generally aware that their performance in a certain subject area is taken into account when making these decisions.
Both boys and girls are more likely to experience exam fever than are their male and female peers not at school.
It is difficult to establish the exact percentage of students suffering from exam fever, but the development of this phenomenon is reflected in the increasing numbers of students sitting for and graduating from competitive examination programs.
There is also evidence that high school students who are preparing for entrance examinations are more anxious about the exams.
Some study-crazed students make it a goal to always be near the exam room and to spend long hours at the examination room.
Even students with physical disabilities may find themselves unable to concentrate on studying due to exam fever.
Patients suffering from clinical depression are at risk of falling into exam fever and, in some cases, may be unable to function without taking a brief break to treat their exam-related anxiety.
Examination fever is responsible for the excessive use of caffeine and alcohol, although this effect may not be substantial in general.
Stimulants such as caffeine and methamphetamine may be useful in combatting exam fever symptoms.
Being around friends is another technique for overcoming exam fever.
Impulsivity, anxiety, and higher levels of stress can be reduced by attending social events, confining the time of one's studying to the night.
Patients suffering from neurotic and obsessive compulsive disorders are also at high risk of having exam fever.
Anxiety can also be reduced by acknowledging exam fear and taking practical steps to address it.
Writing down any fears and stressing out the ones that are manageable will reduce their chance of manifesting into a full-fledged exam fever.
Treatment of exam fever requires identification and treatment of the underlying causes, for example by making the self-directed personality trait of perfectionism subservient to the self-esteem of the student.
Some behavioral interventions are helpful: watching comforting movies, sleeping,
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