Systematic Desensitization as a Model for Dealing with the Reticent Student.

Pedersen, Douglas J.

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ERIC Number: EJ231835

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Publication Date: 1980-Jul

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Systematic Desensitization as a Model for Dealing with the Reticent Student.

Pedersen, Douglas J.

Communication Education, v29 n3 p229-33 Jul 1980

Describes systematic desensitization as a form of behavior therapy for reducing anxiety. Examines its rationale and clinical practice and explores two features of the technique (relaxation and anxiety hierarchy) as they may be applied to classroom speech instruction for reticent students. (JMF)

Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Behavioral Objectives, College Students, Communication Apprehension, Communication Problems, Desensitization, Higher Education, Relaxation Training, Speech Communication

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Audience: Practitioners

Language: English

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