PART 1: Self-Assessment
Take the online version of McCroskey’s Personal Report of Communication Apprehension (PRCA-24) to assess your own potential apprehension levels in different areas of communication. Respond to each item thoughtfully and honestly. Upon completion, you will receive an overall score as well as a breakdown of 4 specific types of communication.
Enter your results here:
Group Communication Score:
Communication in Meetings Score:
Interpersonal Communication Score:
Public Speaking Score:
Overall Score (total):
PART 2: Reflection
Use the PRCA-24 Interpretation Guide to understand your individual scores. After reviewing your individual scores according to the interpretation guide, describe your experience. Consider the following questions (at least one descriptive and thoughtful paragraph using complete sentences and Proper English):
Take the online version of McCroskey’s Personal Report of Communication Apprehension (PRCA-24) to assess your own potential apprehension levels in different areas of communication. Respond to each item thoughtfully and honestly. Upon completion, you will receive an overall score as well as a breakdown of 4 specific types of communication.
Enter your results here:
Group Communication Score:
Communication in Meetings Score:
Interpersonal Communication Score:
Public Speaking Score:
Overall Score (total):
PART 2: Reflection
Use the PRCA-24 Interpretation Guide to understand your individual scores. After reviewing your individual scores according to the interpretation guide, describe your experience. Consider the following questions (at least one descriptive and thoughtful paragraph using complete sentences and Proper English):
- Which category of communication did you receive your highest score? Were you surprised? Why or why not? Be specific.
- Which category of communication did you receive your lowest score? Were you surprised? Why or why not? Be specific.
- What insights did you realize as a result of taking this self-assessment?
PART 3: Action Plan for Managing Communication Apprehension
View the video above about managing and/or overcoming communication apprehension. Using what you learned about communication anxiety from each part of this assignment, identify three strategies for managing communication apprehension in specific situations which might be difficult for you. How will you implement each strategy in your life? For example, if you feel anxiety about giving speeches in class, what strategies can you try as you plan and deliver your first speech in class? Be specific and descriptive.
STRATEGY 1:
Describe the situation and specifically the strategy you will try to manage your anxiety.
STRATEGY 2:
Describe the situation and specifically the strategy you will try to manage your anxiety.
STRATEGY 3:
Describe the situation and specifically the strategy you will try to manage your anxiety.
STRATEGY 1:
Describe the situation and specifically the strategy you will try to manage your anxiety.
STRATEGY 2:
Describe the situation and specifically the strategy you will try to manage your anxiety.
STRATEGY 3:
Describe the situation and specifically the strategy you will try to manage your anxiety.