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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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Behaviors

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Behaviors Related To Self-Confidence
1.	The Alibier
2.	The Angry
3.	The Apathetic
4.	The Blabbermouth
5.	The Bully
6.	The Cheater
7.	The Complainer
8.	The Crier (Who Claims Foul)
9.	The Crier (Who Sheds Tears)
10.	The Disorganized
11.	The Do-Nothing
12.	The Dreamer
13.	The Exaggerator
14.	The Excuse/Alibi Maker
15.	The Exploder
16.	The Failer
17.	The Follower
18.	The Fun Seeker
19.	The Gossip
20.	The Habitual Absentee
21.	"I Can't"
22.	"I Don't Care"
23.	The "Idiot" Syndrome
24.	The Immature
25.	The Indifferent
26.	The Irresponsible
27.	The Late Arriver
28.	The Lazy
29.	The Liar
30.	The Loner
31.	The Noncompleter
32.	The Nonparticipator
33.	"Not My Fault"
34.	The Overly Aggressive
35.	The Pouter
36.	The Rebel
37.	The Rude
38.	Satisfied with Second Place
39.	The Shadow
40.	The Shy
41.	The Skipper
42.	The Sleeper
43.	The Smart Aleck
44.	The Snob
45.	The Snotty
46.	The Stewer
47.	The Swearer
48.	The Tardy
49.	The Teaser
50.	The Test Challenger
51.	The Troublemaker
52.	The Truant
53.	The Underachiever
54.	The Unprepared
55.	The Vindictive
56.	The Whiner
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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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