Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE Regarding Stuttering

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding stuttering?

• A) If persisting for 1-2 months, a referral to a speech therapist should be made
• B) It is more likely to occur in preschool than in adolescence.
• C) It is not classified as a speech impairment.
• D) The causes are well known, but treatments are not.

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Definitions:

Heritability

Degree to which the changes in some trait within a population can be considered to be due to genetic influences; the extent to which individual genetic differences affect individual differences in observed behavior; in IQ, proportion of change in IQ within a population that is caused by hereditary factors.

Genetics

The study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics.

Emotional Intelligence

The ability to perceive, control, and evaluate emotions in oneself and others, and to use this information to guide one's thinking and actions.

Traditional Views

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