Behavior Information

Satisfied with Second Place

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

  1. Can always identify classmate who is first.

  2. Won't really compete against first-place student.

  3. Usually believes he/she is only worthy of second place. Though a top student, seems to have a sense of inferiority.

  4. May fear failure.

  5. Sees accepting second place as security against having to keep first place.

  6. Reveals this stance in many situations: academics, sports, getting in line.

  7. Seems to make no comparison between him/herself and others, which is a healthy stance. However, always talks of being behind first-place student, and this alters his/her self-concept.

  8. May idolize-or resent-first-place student.

  9. Often very well liked.

  10. Humble.

  11. Considerate.



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