Four Steps

The Selfish

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 Selfish

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

1. Different from the eager learner. The selfish student is always trying to get something for nothing.
   
   
2. Always seeking extra privileges. But, when such a privilege is granted, asks for another. This student can't stop asking.
   
   
3. Will question a teacher decision repeatedly until a concession is granted.
   
   
4. Seldom says "please" or "thank you."
   
   
5. Will talk about what other teachers will do in comparison to what you will do.
   
   
6. Infringes upon the rights of others.
   
   
7. Very persistent. Too many times, people give in to get rid of this child.
   
   
8. Talks about him/herself continually.
   
   
9. Talks a great deal about what he/she has.
   
   
10. Knows exactly what he/she is doing. Why shouldn't the student behave this way? It works almost every time.
    
    
11. Concerned about self, and his/her own wants and needs. Doesn't care about others. This is the key to identifying selfish behavior.
    
    

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

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