Secondary Needs Being Revealed

Autonomy

The need:

• to be one's own boss.
• to have a self-governing way of life.
• to do what one wants to do.
• to be a leader.
• to be able to provide input.
• to have one's own way.

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

• like to make their own rules.
• want a "say" in matters.
• want to come and go as they please.
• are often fighters.
• will work toward goals and strive for maximum achievement.

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