Which Statement About Stuttering Is Incorrect

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which statement about stuttering is incorrect?

• A) Stuttering typically begins in the preschool to early elementary years.
• B) Referral to a speech-language pathologist is necessary for proper diagnosis.
• C) Stuttering is characterized by brief but subtle malfunctioning of the laryngeal muscles.
• D) Children are conditioned to stutter because of stress in their environment.

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