Term Definition

General Guides for Responding to Inappropriate Behaviors

minor misbehavior Behavior that is not very bad

choices The act of choosing; selection

coach approperiate Guide correct behavior

behavior

distraction and redirection Distraction is best for infants one object is given to help them forget
about something that is unsafe. Redirection is for preschoolers. It
involves steering a childs behavior to a different more acceptable
activity that still meets the childs basic needs.

Response Strategies for Specific Behavior Problems

violate To disregard or fail to respect

property rights Being entitled to, or able to expect, the right to own something and be
able to decide how and when it is used

tone A quality of a persons voice that can change the meaning of words
the person speaks

lecturing Talking to a person, rather than talking and listening alternately, often
to criticize or give directions

ignore To pay no attention, to act as though something is not there

outburst A sudden, unexpected behavior, action, or words

outlet A vent for an emotion or strong feeling

pacifier An object used to satisfy the urge to suck in infants; often used to
keep infants content and to minimize thumbsucking

physical discipline Any form of discipline that affects a childs body---e.g., biting, shaking,
pushing, shoving, pinching, kicking, withholding food

corporal punishment Any form of physical discipline that injures or inflicts pain upon the
body of a child---e.g., spanking, slapping, etc.

physical restraint Any method used to keep a child in place---e.g., tying, binding, locking
in a room, or putting in high chair, crib or play pen