Bonita does well in class during mathematics instruction. But she does poorly in major mathematics tests given by the school because she is so nervous that she cannot concentrate. Bonita's problem is
A)poor sense of body image.
B)disorders in visual perception.
C)memory problems.
D)math anxiety.
E)poor sense of direction and time.

Question

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Bonita's difficulty in performing well on major mathematics tests, despite doing well in class, is attributed to her nervousness and inability to concentrate during these tests. This scenario is indicative of math anxiety, where the anxiety specifically related to mathematics impairs her ability to perform well in testing situations.

Bonita Does Well in Class During Mathematics Instruction