When using descriptive communication to help modify someone's behavior,what should a person do?
A) First describe reactions to the behavior, describe the behavior, and then suggest an alternative behavior.
B) First describe the behavior, describe reactions to the behavior, then suggest an alternative behavior.
C) First discuss the problem, then the alternatives, then decide on a solution.
D) Describe the behavior, describe why it's a bad behavior, then describe what will happen (the consequences) if the person keeps doing the behavior.

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This is the correct sequence when using descriptive communication to modify someone's behavior. First, describe the behavior that needs to be changed, then describe the impact of the behavior on others (reactions), and finally suggest an alternative behavior to replace the problematic behavior. This approach is more effective than simply telling someone what they did wrong or criticizing their behavior without offering a solution.

When Using Descriptive Communication to Help Modify Someone's Behavior,what Should