Four Steps

The Griper

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 Griper

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

1. Gripes about everything he/she can think of-tests, grading scale, homework, etc.
   
   
2. Hangs his/her head, throws mini-tantrums, whines, cries, and mopes.
   
   
3. Even complains about relationships with others.
   
   
4. Appears very unhappy about him/herself and his/her responsibilities.
   
   
5. Hates work. Gripes about work, but doesn't do very much of it.
   
   
6. Usually claims he/she is always being picked on.
   
   
7. Fears challenge.
   
   
8. Wastes great amounts of time.
   
   

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We are labeling behaviors, not children!

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

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