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The process of coping with a gross anatomy exam during the first year of medical school
Author(s) -
Wolf Thomas M.,
Heller Sherryl S.,
Camp Cameron J.,
Faucett John M.
Publication year - 1995
Publication title -
british journal of medical psychology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.102
H-Index - 62
eISSN - 2044-8341
pISSN - 0007-1129
DOI - 10.1111/j.2044-8341.1995.tb01814.x
Subject(s) - coping (psychology) , psychology , mood , medical school , medical education , gross anatomy , clinical psychology , applied psychology , medicine , anatomy
A total of 42 freshman medical students were evaluated before a major exam, after the exam and before grades were announced and after grades were announced. They completed measures relating to mood, emotions, coping, social support and stakes. Significant time and academic performance differences were found in many domains.