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Peer reviewedJames, Jack E. – Journal of Communication Disorders, 1983
The influence of two parameters of self-initiated time-out from speaking were investigated with 33 adolescent and adult stutterers. When given the opportunity to determine time-out duration, subjects chose a relatively brief period. Significant improvements in fluency were observed during all three time-out conditions. (Author/SEW)
Descriptors: Contingency Management, Language Fluency, Self Control, Speech Communication
