Phrase Comparison

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Please rate the following phrases as they apply to you.

Phrase 1 Phrase 2 Decide if you believe they are:

“You are angry.” “You seem angry.” Basically Somewhat Just different Somewhat Completely
the same the same words different different

“Tell me why you are angry.” “Something happened?” Basically Somewhat Just different Somewhat Completely
the same the same words different different

“You fell down and bumped your

“Are you okay?” Basically Somewhat Just different Somewhat Completely
elbow. That must have hurt.” the same the same words different different

“You picked up all of the toys so

“Thank you for cleaning up.” others can find them later. That Basically Somewhat Just different Somewhat Completely
the same the same words different different
was helpful.”

“It’s circle time. Come sit on the

“Would you please come to circle?” floor like this (demonstrate) or Basically Somewhat Just different Somewhat Completely
the same the same words different different
like this (demonstrate).”

“You seem sad. Something must

“Do you want to talk about
have happened. You’re safe. You Basically Somewhat Just different Somewhat Completely
what’s wrong?” the same the same words different different
can talk to me when you are ready.”

“Don’t make me have to ____.” “I’m going to _____.” Basically Somewhat Just different Somewhat Completely
the same the same words different different

“Go over there and think about “Think about what you could do
Basically Somewhat Just different Somewhat Completely
what you did wrong.” right now that would be helpful.” the same the same words different different

“Is Mary’s talking bothering anyone?

“You are disrupting the class,
Then tell Mary, ‘Please be quiet so Basically Somewhat Just different Somewhat Completely
group, reading, etc.” the same the same words different different
we can hear?’”

“How did that make you feel?” “Did you like it?” Basically Somewhat Just different Somewhat Completely
the same the same words different different

If you answered “Basically the same” or “Completely different” state why:

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