When doing post-block modification, the speaker often wants to shorten the stuttering block by stopping in the middle of the word. What is the best rationale for instructing them to finish the word rather than stopping in the middle?

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Finishing the word rather than stopping in the middle helps reduce avoidance behaviors, which are counter-productive to managing stuttering effectively.

When Doing Post-Block Modification, the Speaker Often Wants to Shorten