DIRECTIONS: Think of behaviors that occur as a result of each of the four basic motivations.
Motivation |
Appropriate Behaviors |
Inappropriate Behaviors |
Social Attention |
Ex: following directions (praised by parent) |
Ex: screaming while parent is on telephone |
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Escape/Avoidance |
Ex: waving goodbye when wants to leave |
Ex: throwing food to avoid eating |
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Tangible/Material |
Ex: finishing dinner to get dessert |
Ex: crying in store to get a toy |
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Stimulation |
Ex: swinging on a swing |
Ex: spinning objects repetitively |
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