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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

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The Goldbrick

Behavior: How exactly is my child behaving?

• Always trying to get "something for nothing." Wants a good grade without studying, a good reputation without being nice to others, more parent time without showing interest in work.
  
  
• Displays behavior that is incompatible with school activities, because his or her goal is achievement through nonproductivity.
  
  
• Devotes majority of time, energy, and resources to loafing.
  
  
• Feels "getting by with something" is an indication of cleverness.
  
  
• Quite satisfied to continue operating in this manner.
  
  
• Has no apparent sense of wasting his or her potential.
  
  
• Justifies behavior to self by considering it a product of superior intelligence.
  
  
• Unfortunately, gets a great deal of satisfaction from his or her stance.
  
  
• Laughs at children who work hard.
  
  

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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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