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Communication Apprehension in Pharmacy Students: A National Study.

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Berger, Bruce A.; And Others – American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 1983

One in five pharmacy students is communication apprehensive (CA), similar to the general population. A third of those surveyed were shy, and about 14 percent were both high CA and shy. The more anxiety a communication type presents, the less importance the student attaches to it. Systematic desensitization is recommended. (MSE)

Descriptors: College Students, Communication Apprehension, Desensitization, Higher Education

Implementation of a Systematic Desensitization Program and Classroom Instruction to Reduce Communication Apprehension in Pharmacy Students.

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Berger, Bruce A.; And Others – 1982

Prompted by data from a national survey indicating that communication apprehension (CA) was higher among pharmacy students than among the general population, West Virginia University developed a communication course especially to meet the needs of these students. The course was later modified by Auburn University. A study investigated the…

Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, College Students, Communication Apprehension, Communication Research