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Comparative Effects of Cognitive Modification, Systematic Desensitization, and Speech Preparation in the Reduction of Speech and General Anxiety

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Weissberg, Michael; Lamb, Douglas – Communication Monographs, 1977

Compares the effectiveness of cognitive modification, systematic desensitization and speech preparation in the reduction of speech and general anxiety. Results indicate that the cognitive modification program is highly effective in reducing both types of anxiety. (MH)

Descriptors: Anxiety, Behavior Theories, Behavioral Science Research, Cognitive Processes

The Relationship of Motivation, Listening Capability, Initial Information, and Verbal Organizational Ability to Lecture Comprehension and Retention

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Petrie, Charles R., Jr.; Carrel, Susan D. – Communication Monographs, 1976

Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Cognitive Processes, Higher Education, Learning Motivation

Change of Meaning Processes in Impression Formation

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Delia, Jesse G. – Communication Monographs, 1976

Discusses a study based on the assumption that change of meaning is, under certain circumstances, of fundamental importance to the information integration process. (MH)

Descriptors: Attitudes, Behavioral Science Research, Cognitive Processes, Credibility

Cognitive Complexity and Theatrical Information Processing: Audience Responses to Plays and Characters

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Gourd, William – Communication Monographs, 1977

Reports results from an experiment conducted to discover relationships between theatre audience members' information processing abilities and their responses to performed plays and to the characters in the play. (MH)

Descriptors: Audiences, Behavioral Science Research, Cognitive Measurement, Cognitive Processes

The Effects of Threats to Attitudinal Freedom As a Function of Message Quality and Initial Receiver Attitude

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Smith, Mary John – Communication Monographs, 1977

Discusses a study designed to measure the effects of message threat level, message quality, and initial receiver attitude on attitude change and evaluations of source credibility. (MH)

Descriptors: Attitude Change, Behavior Theories, Behavioral Science Research, Cognitive Processes

Cognitive Complexity, Social Perception and the Development of Listener-Adapted Communication in Six-,Eight-,Ten-, and Twelve-Year-Old Boys

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Delia, Jesse G.; Clark, Ruth Anne – Communication Monographs, 1977

Discusses a study designed to determine whether children differing in age and construct system complexity differ as well in their ability to spontaneously perceive differences in psychological states of listeners and use the perceptions to determine communicative choices. (MH)

Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Children, Cognitive Ability, Cognitive Measurement