Four Steps

The Swearer

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

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Secondary Needs Being Revealed

Affiliation

The need:

• for friendly relationships.
• to be close to "the boss."
• to be liked by others.
• to work in union.
• to "possess"-to have a sense of place and/or ownership.
• to belong.
• to be sought out by peers and/or superiors.

Students who have these needs are easy to identify. They:

• like belonging to clubs and especially like holding offices.
• want to be in charge.
• volunteer to work on committees.
• love to plan social activities.
• often exclude others from being part of the "inner circle."

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Please Note

We are labeling behaviors, not children!

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

Never use such labels when talking to—or about—children!

Doing so could cause many new problems and seriously damage the parent-child relationship.

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Many behaviors--or changes in behavior--can signal an underlying emotional or mental health issue.

Don't hesitate to contact your child's school social worker, counselor, or doctor for any concerns you may have.

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