This was the first scale we developed in our work on communication apprehension. It is highly reliable (alpha estimates >.90) but it focuses strictly on public speaking anxiety. Hence, we moved on to develop the PRCA and ultimately the PRCA-24. This is an excellent measure for research which centers on public speaking anxiety, but is an inadequate measure of the broader communication apprehension construct.
Directions: Below are 34 statements that people sometimes make about themselves. Please indicate whether or not you believe each statement applies to you by marking whether you:
Strongly Disagree = 1; Disagree = 2; Neutral = 3; Agree = 4; Strogly Agree = 5.
Answer
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4____1 While preparing for giving a speech, I feel tense and nervous.
4____2. I feel tense when I see the words “speeck” and “public speech” on a course outline when
studying
3____3. My thoughts become confused and jumbled when I am giving a speech.
4____4. Right after giving a speech that I have had a pleasant experience.
3____5. I get anxious when I think about a speech coming up
2____6. I have no fear of giving a speech.
2____7. Although I am nervous just before starting a speech, I soon settle down after starting and
feel calm and comfortable.
3_
___8. I look forward to giving a speech
4____9. When the instructor announces a speaking assignment in class, I can feel myself getting calm.
3____10. My hands tremble when I am giving a speech.
2____11. I feel relaxed while giving a speech.
2____12. I enjoy preparing for a speech.
4____13. I am in constant fear of forgetting what I prepared to say.
3____14. I get anxious if someone asks me something about my topic that I don't know.
2____15. I face the prospect of giving a speech with confidence.
3____16. I feel that I am in complete possesion of my self while giving a speech.
3____17. My mind is clear when giving a speech.
2____18. I do not read giving a speech.
3____19. I perspire hust before starting a speech.
4____20. My heart beats vey fast just as I start a speech.
4____21. I experience considerable anxiety while sitting in the room just before my speech starts.
3____22. Certain parts of my body feel very tense and rigid while giving a speech.
3____23. Realizing that only a little time remains in a speech makes me very tense and anxious.
2____24. While giving a speech, I know I can control my feelings of tension and stress
4____25. I breathe faster just before starting a speech.
2____26. I feel comfortable and relaxed in the hour or so just before giving a speech
4____27. I do poorer on speech because I am anxious.
2____28. I feel anxious when the teacher announces the date of a speaking assignment.
2____29. When I make a mistake while giving a speech, I find it hard to concentrate on the parts that follow.
1____30. During an important speech I experience a feeling of helplessness building up inside me.
2____31. I have trouble falling asleep the night before a speech
4____32. My heart beats very fast while I present a speech.
4____33. I feel anxious while waiting to give my speech.
2____34. While giving a speech, I get so nervous I forget facts I really know.
99
29 STEP 2
55 STEP 1
TOTAL SCORE 98
Strongly Disagree = 1; Disagree = 2; Neutral = 3; Agree = 4; Strogly Agree = 5.
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