Unit 10 Worksheet Apprehension in Small Group Communication The written work for this Unit will be completed by uploading the completed worksheet in the related Assignment folder in D2L by the unit deadline. Save your worksheet with the following file name: COM 1100 — Unit 10 – Last Name Name: Take this brief quiz below about your communication behaviors in a small group setting. Specifically, this measures your apprehension in small group communication situations. The questionnaire consists of six statements concerning your feelings about participating in group discussions.After you figure your score based on the directions, answer the following questions in short-essay format (1 full paragraph per question). Indicate the degree to which each statement applies to you. Your answers then become your “score” for each item, and there are no right or wrong answers. Do not be concerned that some of the statements are similar. Work quickly and record your first impression. 1 = strongly agree; 2 = agree; 3 = are undecided; 4 = disagree; or 5 = strongly disagree ______ 1. I dislike participating in group discussions. ______ 2. Generally, I am comfortable while participating in group discussions. ______ 3. I am tense and nervous while participating in group discussions. ______ 4. I like to get involved in group discussions. ______ 5. Engaging in a group discussion with new people makes me tense and nervous. ______ 6. I am calm and relaxed while participating in group discussions. To obtain your score, use the following formula: Start with 18; add the scores for items 2, 4, and 6; then, subtract the scores for items 1, 3, and 5. A score of over 18 shows some degree of apprehension. SOURCE: From James C. McCroskey, An Introduction to Rhetorical Communication, 9e. Copyright © 2005 by Allyn & Bacon. Printed and electronically reproduced by permission of Pearson Education, Inc., Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey 1. State your score and whether you feel it is an accurate representation of your small group apprehension. What kinds of groups generate a) the most anxiety and b) the least anxiety for you? 2. What factors might influence your small group apprehension? (If you have very low apprehension, what factors might occasionally raise your level of apprehension?) Have you ever experienced group hate? 3. What are some ideas you have for reducing your apprehension (and/or group hate) in small group settings? 4. Identity a group that have you been a part of that has practiced effective communication. How did they communicate? Why was the experience a positive one for group members? 2 Purchase answer to see full attachment Tags: informal environment public speaking anxiety level User generated content is uploaded by users for the purposes of learning and should be used following our company’shonor code & terms of service.
