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Primary Causes of Misbehavior

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Attention

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Power

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Revenge

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Self-Confidence

Primary Needs Being Revealed

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Hunger

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Thirst

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Sexuality

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Air

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Rest

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Escape from Pain

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Elimination of Waste

Secondary Needs Being Revealed

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Gregariousness

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Aggression

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Affiliation

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Inquisitiveness

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Achievement

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Power

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Status

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Autonomy

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Introduction

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Primary Causes of Misbehavior

Primary Needs Being Revealed

Secondary Needs Being Revealed

Methods, Procedures, and Techniques

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Behaviors

Before you can begin trying to change a child's behavior, you have to properly identify that behavior. The identification must be specific—for example, The Talker, The Cheater, or The Bully.

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Behaviors Related To Aggression
1.	The Agitator
2.	The Angry
3.	The Animal
4.	The Apple Polisher
5.	The Authority Pusher
6.	The Cheater
7.	The Chiseler
8.	The Clique
9.	The Crier (Who Sheds Tears)
10.	The Defier
11.	The Destroyer
12.	The Do-Nothing
13.	The Exploder
14.	The Foulmouth
15.	The Gossip
16.	The Griper
17.	The Habitual Absentee
18.	"I Won't Do It"
19.	The Interrupter
20.	The Last Worder
21.	The Lewd
22.	The Liar
23.	The Negative Group
24.	The Noisemaker
25.	"Not My Fault"
26.	The Overly Aggressive
27.	The Procrastinator
28.	The Questioner
29.	The Rabble Rouser
30.	The Rebel
31.	The Repeater
32.	The Scrapper
33.	The Show-Off
34.	The Smart Aleck
35.	The Smartmouth
36.	The Snotty
37.	The Spoiled Darling
38.	The Talker
39.	The Thief
40.	The Troublemaker
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		*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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