Chapter 10 - Managing Behavior
Using Clear and Specific Language
An instruction needs to be stated in a clear,
obvious, specific way. It needs to give information that is
relevant and fitting to the task. In other words, Be
brief, to the point, and clear.
Examples
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Wordy/Unclear
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To the Point
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| You say: "Well,
it's noon and I suppose that means you oughta eat lunch."
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You say: "It's
time to come to the table for lunch." |
| You say: "I
need to get you to school on time today so you'd better
get everything ready and get into the car so we can go." |
You say: "Get
your books and get in the car for school." |
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