S.T.E.P. Game: Goals of Misbehavior

If the parent feels ANGRY, the goal of misbehavior may be . . . (choose 2)

• Attention

• Power

• Revenge

• Display of Inadequacy/ Avoidance

Cindy steals $10 from her dad. Dad finds out and calls her a thief. She yells, "I hate you!" The misbehavior goal is . . .

• Attention

• Power

• Revenge

• Display of Inadequacy/ Avoidance

If a child quits easily without trying, this behavior is associated with what goal of misbehavior?

• Attention

• Power

• Revenge

• Display of Inadequacy/ Avoidance

If the parent feels challenged and provoked, the goal of misbehavior is probably . . .

• Attention

• Power

• Revenge

• Display of Inadequacy/ Avoidance

If the child is continuously interrupting the parent and making unnecessary noise, the goal of misbehavior may be . . .

• Attention

• Power

• Revenge

• Display of Inadequacy/ Avoidance

Middle children do not come into play until there are how many children in the family?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What factors should we NOT consider when thinking about psychological birth order?

• The parents' income

• Years between siblings

• Gender

• Extended Family living in the home

What are the two goals of Effective Parenting?

• Giving swift consequences & being right

• Enhancing relationships & moving the child towards independence

• Always being right & looking good in public

• Producing children who NEVER fail & make good grades