Receiver apprehension as a function of cognitive backlog

1 December 1981

journal article
research article
Published by Taylor & Francis in Western Journal of Speech Communication

Vol. 45 (3) , 277-281
https://doi.org/10.1080/10570318109374049

Abstract

The present study examined the relevance of McReynoIds’ assimilation theory of anxiety as a conceptual framework for receiver apprehension theory and research. Specifically, the hypothesis that there is a significant positive correlation between cognitive backlog, or unassimilated material, and receiver apprehension was tested. Results confirmed the hypothesis.

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