Theories of stuttering

Abstract

Discusses a study of the causation and treatment of stuttering on a 12 yrs old boy, during a period of six weeks. Physical examination showed an unstable nervous system. The association-reaction test was used (1) to bring to the surface any possible emotional complexes or conflicts (2) to determine whether stuttering was due to the use of indecent or profane words and (3) to determine whether the S had auditory amnesia. Dream analysis was also carried out. The results revealed that there was no causal relation between stuttering and emotional complexes or latent content. The reaction tests concluded that the stuttering was due to an inability to get auditory images. Concludes that physical-relaxation, mental-composure and 'auditory' exercises were beneficial. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved)