Abstract

YADULLA, Natavan Karamova; MAHARRAM, Lala Gurbanova; MAMMADAGHA, Naila Guliyeva  and  ELDAR, Elnara Jafarova. Comparative analysis of cognitive changes under the influence of exams stress in healthy and mentally retarded adolescents aged 14-16. Universidad y Sociedad [online]. 2022, vol.14, n.5, pp. 142-149.  Epub Oct 30, 2022. ISSN 2218-3620.

This paper analyzes the psychophysiological changes that occur during the impact of exam stress on healthy and mentally retarded schoolchildren aged 14-16 years. Psychological and cognitive indicators were studied. The experiments were carried out in three stages: a regular school day (control); and before and after exam. An analysis of the data obtained showed that during the exam in healthy schoolchildren psychophysiological changes occur, i.e. high level of indicators of tension (anxiety) and weakening of cognitive indicators, etc. After exam, a tendency to return these indicators to the control level was observed. Unlike healthy children, mentally retarded schoolchildren at control exam showed a high level of anxiety; cognitive performance was 35% below normal. In exam period, these indicators remained at relatively constant level. A comparative analysis of the data obtained showed that, depending on the level of mental development of schoolchildren, exam stress creates a psychoemotional state in schoolchildren and this can have a serious impact on their health.

Keywords : Adolescence; Exam stress; Emotional tension; Anxiety indicators; Cognitive indicators; Psycho-emotional state; Oligophrenics; Memory; attention; Depression.

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