title: Using habit reversal to decrease filled pauses in public speaking.
abstract: This study evaluated the effectiveness of simplified habit reversal in reducing filled pauses that occur during public speaking. Filled pauses consist of "uh," "um," or "er"; clicking sounds; and misuse of the word "like." After baseline, participants received habit reversal training that consisted of awareness training and competing response training. During postintervention assessments, all 6 participants exhibited an immediate decrease in filled pauses.
authors.affiliation: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA.
authors.forename: Carolyn
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Mancuso
authors.affiliation: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA.
authors.forename: Raymond G
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Miltenberger
mesh_terms: D001364:Awareness / Q000502:physiology*; D003142:Communication; D005260:Female; D006184:Habits; D006801:Humans; D013060:Speech / Q000502:physiology*; D013064:Speech Disorders / Q000523:psychology* / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D013334:Students; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014495:Universities
keywords: awareness training; competing response training; habit reversal; public speaking