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  • Filled pauses like "uh," "um," "er," and "like" are common in public speaking.
  • These vocalizations can detract from a speaker's clarity and perceived competence.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the efficacy of a simplified habit reversal strategy.
  • To determine if this intervention can decrease the frequency of filled pauses in public speaking.

Main Methods:

  • A baseline period was established to measure initial filled pause frequency.
  • Participants underwent habit reversal training, including awareness and competing response components.
  • Post-intervention assessments were conducted to evaluate changes in filled pauses.

Main Results:

  • All six participants demonstrated an immediate reduction in filled pauses after the intervention.
  • The simplified habit reversal technique proved effective in decreasing vocal disfluencies.

Conclusions:

  • Habit reversal is a viable and effective method for reducing filled pauses in public speaking.
  • This simplified approach offers a practical solution for improving speech fluency and delivery.