As noted in your text, a study by two communication researchers found which of the following to bea common reason people experience communication apprehension?

A speech about “The Implications of Genetic Engineering” would be inappropriate in a time limit of six minutes because the topic is not

a. very worthwhile. b. culturally sensitive. c. limited in scope. d. concrete enough.

Eduardo, a student who uses a wheel chair, goes to great lengths to prove that he is like the other students. He separates himself as much as possible from other people with disabilities and engages in self-ridicule to show that he is humble. Eduardo is using a(n)________ assimilation strategy.

A. aggressive B. instrumental C. assertive D. nonassertive