Four Steps

The Greedy

I.	Behavior
II.	Effects
III.	Action
IV.	Mistakes

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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

Behavior Information

The Greedy

Behavior: Specific attitudes and actions of this child at home and/or at school.

1. Always looking for "more." Continually pushing to see if he/she can get an extra privilege.
   
   
2. Asks teacher to repeat statements or instructions in the hope that reiteration will reflect a change that will prove advantageous.
   
   
3. Very persistent.
   
   
4. Will even talk to one teacher about what another teacher will do for him/her in comparison-hoping to gain an extra privilege.
   
   
5. Knows exactly what he/she is doing and, if the tactics work, will be back for more . . . and more ... and more.
   
   
6. Never satisfied with the extra privileges received-because nothing is ever enough.
   
   
7. May concede if teacher becomes angry, but comes back with another request as soon as he/she feels safe in doing so.
   
   
8. Is developing a personality characteristic that makes a happy life impossible, and hurts those around him/her too. Greed is one of the worst human diseases.
   
   

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