| Date | November 2018 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 18N.3.SL.tz0.8 |
| Level | Standard Level | Paper | Paper 3 | Time zone | time zone 0 |
| Command term | Define | Question number | 8 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Define anxiety.
Evaluate possible emotions experienced by a soccer player preparing to take an important penalty kick.
Markscheme
a feeling of worry/nervousness/unease about something with an uncertain outcome ✔
Accept other appropriate definitions.
Positive emotions:
excitement «encourages optimum levels of arousal and attention» ✔
joy «encourages positive memories and reduces stress» ✔
relief «is associated with endorphine release» ✔
pride «may help to boost confidence and foster intrinsic motivation» ✔
Negative emotions:
anxiety/fear «can lead to attentional narrowing, somatic symptoms, and promotes negative memories» ✔
anger «can lead to attentional narrowing and tension» ✔
guilt/shame «leading to a belief of failed personal responsibility» ✔
Award [2 max] from positive.
Award [2 max] from negative.
Award [1 max] for list.
Examiners report
Typically well defined, at least by those who appeared to have a rudimentary understanding.
I was surprised that this question did not yield higher average marks. Many candidates failed to identify a range of emotions. Anxiety is near-ubiquitous in responses but overall, many are unaware of common emotions.
