Which of the Following Is True of Stuttering

question 107

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of stuttering?

• A) Stuttering is more common in women.
• B) Damage to speech motor programs produces stuttering.
• C) Stuttering affects 1 in 1000 people.
• D) Stuttering may involve faulty feedback of speech sounds on the auditory system.
• E) Stuttering is influenced by environmental factors.

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Definitions:

Facial Skeleton

The framework of bones that supports the facial structure, including the jaw, cheeks, and nasal area.

Kneecap

Also known as the patella, it is a small, flat, round bone located in front of the knee joint, protecting it and enhancing the leverage of the thigh muscles.

Metacarpophalangeal (MCP) Joints

The joints in the hand where the bones of the palm (metacarpals) meet the bones of the fingers (phalanges), facilitating movement.

Lower Jawbone

Also known as the mandible, it is the largest bone in the human jaw and supports the lower teeth.