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Visualization, Systematic Desensitization, and Rational Emotive Therapy: A Comparative Evaluation.

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Ayers, Joe; Hopf, Theodore S. – Communication Education, 1987

Compares the effectiveness of systematic desensitization (SD), rational emotive therapy (RET), and visualization (VIS) in reducing communication apprehension (CA). Concludes that, while all treatment modes reduce CA, no significant differences were found in their effectiveness. Emphasizes that VIS is a relatively simple technique that can be used…

Descriptors: Communication Apprehension, Communication Problems, Communication Research, Comparative Analysis

A Comparative Examination and Analysis of Three Listening Tests.

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Rubin, Rebecca B.; Roberts, Charles V. – Communication Education, 1987

Examines the conceptual and methodological similarities and differences of three listening measures--the Watson-Barker Listening Test, Kentucky Comprehensive Listening Test, and the Communication Competency Assessment Instrument. Provides information on the concepts being assessed in each and illuminates major methodological issues for listening…

Descriptors: Communication Problems, Communication Research, Comparative Analysis, Evaluation Criteria