Stuttering and Science

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Stuttering and Science

William H. Perkins, Singular Publishing Group, 1996.

Maiores informações.

Section I: WHY SCIENCE HAS NOT SOLVED STUTTERINGA Brief History of Scientific Approaches to the Nature of Stuttering

Chapter 1. Theory EraTravis Era: Breakdown and Represses-Need TheoriesJohnson Era: Anticipatory-Struggle and Conditioning Theories

Chapter 2. Assumption EraConstitutional AssumptionsSpeech-Motor AssumptionsCritique

Chapter 3. Scientific Theory CriteriaFirst Criterion: Science Explains Cause and EffectSecond Criterion: Science Involves Theory Construction and Empirical TestingThird Criterion: A Valid Theory Must Account for All Defining CharacteristicsFourth Criterion: Valid Theories Do Not Permit Contradictory PredictionsFifth Criterion: Valid Theories Must Be Subject to Empirical DisproofSixth Criterion: Theories Are Not Valid Until Their Predictions Have Been Experimentally VerifiedSumming Up

Section II: A DEMONSTRATION SOLUTION

Chapter 4. IntroductionA Comprehensive Theory PreviewCausal-Lead Tactics

Chapter 5. Nature and Causes of Stuttering

Question 1: What is the Essence of Stuttering?

Question 2: What Causes Transient Stuttering?

Question 3: What Causes Core Chronic Stuttering?

a. Linguistic Conditions

b. Anticipatory/Geneti

c Conditionsc. Conflict Conditions

d. Helpless Terror Conditions

e. Neural Conditions

Question 4: What Determines Severity of Stuttering

Chapter 6. Prevention and Recovery

Question 5: Can Chronic Stuttering Be Prevented?

Question 6: Can Chronic Stuttering Be Cured?

Chapter 7. MeasurementQuestion 7: Are All Who Stutter Alike?Question 8: How Can Stuttering and Its Causes Be Measured Validly and Reliably?

Chapter 8. Conclusion

Epilogue