Explores ethical and legal problems related to the treatment of communication apprehension and avoidance (CAA). Discusses three options for solving those problems: "cease and desist" all treatment programs; create hybrid communication/counseling programs; or create a code of ethics for CAA treatment procedures. (KEH)

Compares 28 undergraduates identified as talking too much to 224 "normals" on a series of variables associated with compulsive talking. Finds that talkers differed from "normals" in their self-reports of verbal activity; and they reported being more argumentative and less apprehensive, and had more positive attitudes about communication. Finds no…

Investigates the impact of hearing-impairment on selected interpersonal communication behaviors of mainstreamed students. Indicates that both hearing and hearing-impaired subjects had increased levels of anxiety when interacting with a target that was hearing-impaired. Hearing-impaired subjects also reported higher levels of trait communication…