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Meta‐analysis of the relationship between communication apprehension and cognitive performance

John Bourhis Assistant Professor of Communications, Southwest Missouri State University, Springfield, MO, 65804–0095
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Mike Allen Assistant Professor of Communication, University of Wisconsin—Milwaukee,
Pages 68-76 | Published online: 18 May 2009

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