Meichenbaum as Cited in Kleinke, 1994 Notes That When the Helping

Meichenbaum as cited in Kleinke, 1994 notes that when the helping relationship is at its optimal, the timing of a problem-focused response should be such that:

A) the client can "take in" the advice or alternative being offered.
B) the client would not feel "put down" by the solution being offered.
C) the client will be ready to act on the solution being offered.
D) the client is "one step ahead" of the solution being offered.