commentr/StutterJanuary 26, 2025

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Yes, I largely agree with this statement. It is a fact that stuttering is influenced by emotional and environmental factors. In this context, the idea that the approach-avoidance conflict is a subjective experience shaped by one's own beliefs seems quite reasonable. Specifically, the effect of stimuli that trigger stuttering (such as time pressure, social expectations, or the need to pronounce a particular word correctly) may be related to how the person perceives these stimuli and assigns meaning to them. An example of a conditioned environment, like 'time pressure,' illustrates this process. Forcing oneself to say a word or rushing to speak can create psychological stress.

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Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering

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Stress & Fight/FlightSituational VariabilityPropositionality & WeightAnxiety & Social JudgmentLoss of Control