Evidence that is heavy on data or numbers should be accompanied by an explanation to help audience interpretation.

All of the following are true regarding people who experience a high degree of communication apprehension EXCEPT

a. they typically avoid conversations. b. conversing with others is an unpleasant experience. c. they are more motivated to communicate in a competent manner. d. they perceive themselves in a negative manner. e. they are perceived by others in a negative manner.

In 1980, communication scholar Susan Shimanoff identified the ________, which claims that the interaction is most successful when the relational partners share the same rules

a. level-playing field doctrine b. rules theory c. balanced interaction code d. matching guidelines theory