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Peer reviewedBeatty, Michael J.; Valencic, Kristin Marie – Communication Education, 2000
Compares demand for speech preparation skills and trait public speaking apprehension as predictors of state anxiety experienced immediately before a graded classroom performance. Finds that public speaking apprehension significantly predicted anticipatory anxiety, while no significant effect was observed for planning skills. Examines findings…
Descriptors: Communication Apprehension, Communication Research, Communication Skills, Higher Education
Download full textPearson, Judy C.; Turner, Lynn H. – 1984
To determine the criterion related validity of the Personal Report of Communication Apprehension (PRCA), 156 college students enrolled in a beginning public speaking course were administered the PRCA and asked to evaluate peers' speeches using a standard evaluation form. Offering support for the PRCA's validity, results showed a correlation…
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, College Students, Communication Apprehension, Communication Problems
