Michelle's mother and father are watching television.Michelle is playing nearby and begins to make a great deal of noise.Her mother tells her, "Michelle, we're trying to watch TV.You can settle down and watch with us or go play elsewhere.You decide which you'd rather do." Michelle's mother is using
A)an I-message to set up the logical consequence.
B)a you-message to set up the natural consequence.
C)an extinction procedure.
D)the withdrawal of love technique.

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Michelle's mother is using an I-message, which is a communication technique that focuses on expressing how the speaker feels in a non-blaming way, stating the problematic behavior, and suggesting an alternative behavior. In this case, Michelle's mother is expressing how they are trying to watch TV, stating the problematic behavior (Michelle making noise), and suggesting two alternative behaviors (watching TV with them or playing elsewhere) for Michelle to choose from. This technique promotes problem-solving skills and reduces defensiveness in the recipient.

Michelle's Mother and Father Are Watching Television