Rudolf Dreikurs For Rudolf Dreikurs, a child's basic need is to be socially accepted. Misbehavior in this theory is rooted in “faulty logic that misbehavior will give him the social acceptance which he desires,” (Jones 2016, 33). Dreikurs developed four goals of disruptive behaviors: attention seeking, to gain power, to seek revenge, or display an inadequacy (Jones 2016, 33). Display of inadequacy may mean the student disengages from the activity or lesson. Dreikurs described these behaviors as “mistaken goals,” (Malmgren 2005, 37). The model Dreikurs developed emphasizes aiding students in meeting their needs so as to gain acceptance and recognition (Malmgren 2005, 37). Ideally, a classroom where all students are recognized for
