Articles by author - Stefan Weishuhn

Anticipated academic examinations induce distinct cortisol responses in adolescent pupils.

Martinek L, Oberascher-Holzinger K, Weishuhn S, Klimesch W, Kerschbaum H.

Journal Article 2003; 24(6): 449-453 PubMed PMID: 15073574  Keywords:  Adolescent, Adult, Educational Measurement, Exploratory Behavior, Female, Humans, Hydrocortisone:metabolism, Male, Psychometrics, Saliva:metabolism, Stress, Psychological:diagnosis, Students:psychology,.    Citation

OBJECTIVES: Although it is widely accepted that academic examinations are accompanied by a cortisol increase, some recent studies reported.....

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