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Primary Causes of Misbehavior
•	Attention
•	Power
•	Revenge
•	Self-Confidence
Primary Needs Being Revealed
•	Hunger
•	Thirst
•	Air
•	Rest
•	Escape from Pain
•	Elimination of Waste
Secondary Needs Being Revealed
•	Gregariousness
•	Aggression
•	Affiliation
•	Inquisitiveness
•	Achievement
•	Power
•	Status
•	Autonomy
Primary Needs Being Revealed
•	Gender/Identity

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Introduction
I.	Behavior
II.	Effects
III.	Action
	Primary Causes of Misbehavior
	Primary Needs Being Revealed
	Secondary Needs Being Revealed
	Methods, Procedures, and Techniques
IV.	Mistakes

Feature Behavior

The Whiner

Behavior: How exactly is my child behaving?

• Complains constantly.
  
  
• Hangs head, moans, and groans.
  
  
• Has a mini-tantrum when asked to do something.
  
  
• Says "I can't" automatically.
  
  
• Makes excuses for unperformed tasks.
  
  
• Seeks sympathy from peers and persons in authority.
  
  
• Feels he or she is an object of discrimination.
  
  
• Usually lazy.
  
  
• Not task-oriented.
  
  
• Immature socially, mentally, physically, and spiritually.
  
  

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Please Note

We are labeling behaviors, not children!

For the sake of convenience, we will describe behaviors with terms such as The Whiner or The Interrupter.

Never use such labels when talking to—or about—children!

Doing so could cause many new problems and seriously damage the parent-child relationship.

Seek professional assistance!

Many behaviors--or changes in behavior--can signal an underlying emotional or mental health issue.

Don't hesitate to contact your child's school social worker, counselor, or doctor for any concerns you may have.

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