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Personal Report of Communication Apprehension (PRCA) Test

Understand how strongly you fear real or imagined communication in just 5 minutes. Get clear, actionable insight to target the settings that trigger anxiety and build confidence faster.
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October 2, 2025
October 2, 2025
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How the Scales are Structured
example score
25/30
Public Speaking (PS)
Measures discomfort or anxiety when speaking in front of an audience.
Low
Moderate
High
6 – 13: Low | 14 – 21: Moderate | 22 – 30: High
A score of 25 falls in the High range, suggesting substantial apprehension in public speaking situations.
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17/30
Interpersonal Communication (IC)
Measures anxiety experienced during one-on-one interpersonal communication situations.
Low
Moderate
High
6 – 13: Low | 14 – 22: Moderate | 23 – 30: High
A score of 17 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a noticeable but not extreme level of unease during one-on-one interactions.
example score
16/30
Meetings (M)
Measures the level of anxiety felt when speaking or expressing opinions during meetings.
Low
Moderate
High
6 – 13: Low | 14 – 22: Moderate | 23 – 30: High
A score of 16 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting some discomfort in meetings that may occasionally affect participation.
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12/30
Group Discussion (GD)
Measures anxiety and discomfort when taking part in group discussions and exchanging opinions in a group.
Low apprehension
Moderate apprehension
High apprehension
6 – 14: Low apprehension | 15 – 22: Moderate apprehension | 23 – 30: High apprehension
A score of 12 falls in the Low apprehension range, suggesting you generally feel comfortable participating in group discussions with minimal anxiety.
example score
103/120
Total Score (TS)
Measures overall communication apprehension across interpersonal, group, and public speaking situations.
Low
Moderate
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24 – 55: Low | 56 – 87: Moderate | 88 – 120: High
A score of 103 falls in the High range, indicating pronounced discomfort or anxiety across multiple communication settings.
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Who Usually Takes This Test?
Students in discussion-heavy classes
41%OF USERS
They take it to understand why speaking up in class, presentations, or group work feels stressful and where support is most needed.
Employees in client-facing roles
34%OF USERS
They use it to pinpoint communication situations that trigger anxiety, such as meetings, calls, or presentations, and target skill-building.
Counseling and coaching clients
25%OF USERS
They take it as a quick baseline to clarify how strong their communication fear is and which settings to practice first.
BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.
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Public Speaking (PS)
Average
21.9
Normal range
19 — 24.9
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30
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Interpersonal Communication (IC)
Average
16.4
Normal range
12.7 — 20.2
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6
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30
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Meeting (M)
Average
16
Normal range
12.4 — 19.5
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6
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30
majority
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Group Discussion (GD)
Average
15.8
Normal range
12 — 19.5
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6
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30
majority
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.
Overall Score (OS)
Average
81.7
Normal range
68.8 — 94.5
min.
24
max.
120
majority
This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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What does this questionnaire measure?
It measures communication apprehension, or the level of fear or discomfort related to real or anticipated communication with others.
What types of situations are covered?
Items cover one-on-one conversations, small-group discussions, meetings or classes, and speaking to a larger audience.
How long does it take and how many items are included?
Completion time is typically about 5 minutes. The questionnaire includes 24 items.
How should responses be selected?
Rate each statement based on typical comfort or discomfort in that situation, not a single recent event. Answer all items using the response options provided.
How are results used?
Scores indicate overall level of apprehension and highlight situations that are more difficult. Results can guide skills training, counseling goals, or classroom and workplace support plans.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
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Personal Report on Communication Apprehension, PRCA Test

Personal Report of Communication Apprehension (PRCA) Test

social anxiety

This self-report measure is designed to assess an individual’s level of apprehension associated with communicating with others in common settings. The Personal Report of Communication Apprehension (PRCA), developed by James C. McCroskey, is typically used to support screening and clinical formulation when communication anxiety is a presenting concern.

The instrument includes 24 items and can be completed in about 5 minutes. Respondents rate their comfort across different communication contexts (e.g., interpersonal conversation, small-group interaction, meetings, and public speaking), allowing clinicians to identify context-specific patterns of communication-related anxiety. The Personal Report of Communication Apprehension (PRCA) may be used in educational, organizational, and counseling settings to guide discussion of functional impact and to inform treatment planning or skills-focused intervention targets.

Author: James C. McCroskey
Literature: McCroskey, J. C. An introduction to rhetorical communication. Prentice Hall. 1982.
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