One of the weaknesses of stuttering theories that explain the disorder as psychogenic in nature is that major stuttering symptomatology, such as negative emotional reaction (anxiety), may not be present during early stages of the disorder.

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Psychogenic theories suggest that stuttering is caused by psychological factors, but early stuttering often lacks the emotional symptoms these theories predict, indicating other factors may be involved.

One of the Weaknesses of Stuttering Theories That Explain the Disorder