Verbal Behavior as a Function of Apprehension and Social Context.

Jordan, William J.; Powers, William G.

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ERIC Number: EJ200981

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Publication Date: 1978

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Verbal Behavior as a Function of Apprehension and Social Context.

Jordan, William J.; Powers, William G.

Human Communication Research, v4 n4 p294-300 Sum 1978

Presents a study examining the effect of high and low communication apprehension in conjunction with social and personal settings upon verbal behavior. Stepwise multiple discriminant analysis of the data indicates several language variables that discriminate between the high apprehensive-personal setting group and the remaining groups. (JMF)

Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Communication Apprehension, Communication Research, Communication Skills, Individual Characteristics, Interaction Process Analysis, Interpersonal Relationship, Speech Communication, Speech Habits, Verbal Ability

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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