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The influence of sex differences in speech evaluation: Situational and media effects

Douglas G. Bock Associate Professor of Speech, University of Florida,
,
Larry Powell Assistant Professor of Communication, Mississippi State University,
,
James T. Kitchens Assistant Professor of Speech, Texas Christian University,
&
James W. Flavin Television Producer‐Director in the Office of Instructional Resources, University of Florida,
Pages 143-153 | Published online: 18 May 2009

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