Four Steps

The Agitator

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

Achievement

The need:

• to succeed.
• to be recognized.
• to progress and grow.

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

• plan and organize.
• work hard to achieve goals.
• try even when others won't.
• are usually high achievers in the area or their interests.
• often resort to tooting their own horns.
• like showing others their plans, work, and achievements. love to talk about what they're doing.
• are often disliked and/or feared by others who feel inferior, diminished, or "put down" in comparison.

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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.

Seek professional assistance!

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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