Four Steps

"I Don't Care"

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

"I Don't Care"

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

1. Always says, "I don't care" to anyone who will listen.
   
   
2. Says, "I don't care" nonverbally too-through behavior and attitudes.
   
   
3. Usually fails to bring materials to class.
   
   
4. Doesn't do assignments.
   
   
5. Inattentive.
   
   
6. Shows disgust or lack of interest in class activities all the time.
   
   
7. Makes up any kind of excuse which he/she thinks will work in the situation-especially "I forgot."
   
   
8. Doesn't follow directions.
   
   
9. Doesn't listen.
   
   
10. Doesn't do well academically.
    
    
11. Often, in trouble in more than one class-and out of school as well.
    
    

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