A neurological representation of speech state anxiety: Mapping salivary cortisol levels of public speakers

Western Journal of Communication

Volumn 68, Issue 2, 2004, Pages 219-231

  Roberts, James B ^a   Sawyer, Chris R ^a   Behnke, Ralph R ^a  

^a TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Behavior inhibition; Cortisol; Public speaking; Sensitivity to punishment; State anxiety

Indexed keywords

EID: 2942635512     PISSN: 10570314     EISSN: 17451027     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/10570310409374797     Document Type: Article

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