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100
How many people in the world stutter?
a) 3 million people
b) 10 million people
c) 70 million people
c) 70 million people.
100
A blonde actress popular in the 1950s and 1960s.
Marilyn Monroe
100
Describe what stuttering means.
We all have times when we do not speak smoothly. We may add "uh" or "you know" (filler words) to what we say. Or, we may say a sound or word more than once. These are called disfluencies.
People who stutter may have more disfluencies and different types of disfluencies. They may repeat parts of words (repetitions), stretch a sound out for a long time (prolongations), or have a hard time getting a word out (blocks).
[Bonus: Describe your type of stutter even if it's not listed above]
100
Do more males or females stutter?
Three times as many males as females stutter.
200
How old are people when they usually start stuttering?
Between the ages of 2-4.
200
She starred in the movie "A Quiet Place" and "Jungle Cruise".
Emily Blunt
200
Describe your favorite game (board game or video game) using voluntary stuttering and explain why we use this strategy.
Voluntary stuttering is used to learn about and feel comfortable with your stutter!
200
True or False: stuttering will always stay the same no matter what the speaking situation is.
No, stuttering is variable. A person may be completely fluent in one situation and extremely disfluent in another situation.
300
True or False - Scientists know what the exact cause of stuttering is.
False. Although stuttering has been widely researched, the cause of stuttering remains somewhat a mystery. It is believed to be an overlap of genetic, birth, and developmental influences.
300
The current President of the United States of America.
Joe Biden
300
What is some of the most common information or words that most people who stutter have a tendency to stutter on?
Their name, address, phone number, and other words that hold significant importance to them.
300
Can people who stutter have jobs where they have to talk a lot? (Teacher, radio host, singer, politician, actor, phone support, salesperson, etc.)
Of course! It is okay to stutter if your job requires you to talk a lot.
400
Does speaking more than one language contribute to stuttering?
No. People who speak more than one language might stutter, just like individuals who speak one language, but it is not a cause of stuttering.
400
A NASCAR Xfinity Series driver with over 200 wins and 11 championships throughout his career
Mason Massey
Mason Massey
400
Say this sentence using syllable timed speech: Cheerios are a type of cereal.
"cheer-i-os are a type of cer-e-al."
400
Is stuttering caused by anxiety?
No. Although interference with speech can be triggered by emotional or situational factors, stuttering is basically neurological and physiological – not psychological – in nature.
500
What is self disclosure as it relates to stuttering?
Self disclosure is when you tell people that you stutter. Self disclosure can help eliminate fear and anxiety about stuttering.
500
The voice of Mufasa in "The Lion King" and Darth Vader in "Star Wars".
James Earl Jones
500
Describe the difference between the easy onset strategy and the light contacts strategy.
Easy onset it best used for vowels, while light contacts is best used for consonants.
500
Is there a cure for stuttering?
No. Although there is no simple cure for stuttering, people who stutter can learn to speak more easily, feel better about themselves and their speaking ability, and communicate more effectively.