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Public Speaking Disfluencies: A Review of Habit Reversal Training and Research
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Luiselli, James K. – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 2022
From 2016 to 2022, the "Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis" published 7 studies that evaluated the effects of habit reversal training on speech disfluencies (filled pauses) during public speaking. This review summarizes the participants, dependent variables, procedures, experimental design, and outcomes from this research including…
Descriptors: Public Speaking, Speech Communication, Habit Formation, Speech Habits
Using Habit Reversal to Decrease Filled Pauses in Public Speaking
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Mancuso, Carolyn; Miltenberger, Raymond G. – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 2016
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…
Descriptors: Habit Formation, Public Speaking, Speech Habits, Speech Communication
Using Awareness Training to Decrease Nervous Habits during Public Speaking
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Spieler, Claire; Miltenberger, Raymond – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 2017
This study evaluated the effectiveness of awareness training for the reduction of three nervous habits that manifest during public speaking: filled pauses, tongue clicks, and inappropriate use of the word "like." Four university students delivered short speeches during baseline and assessment sessions. Awareness training resulted in…
Descriptors: Public Speaking, Consciousness Raising, Behavior Modification, Anxiety