Theories Of Human Behavior: Dreikurs

Dreikurs
Based on the theory that all behavior is purposeful (has a specific purpose), Dreikurs developed a comprehensive classification, according to which any deviant behavior of children can be seen through the lenses of four different categories of goals. Four psychological purposes create the basis of the heart of misconduct. They can be classified as follows: to attract attention, to achieve power, revenge and failure simulation. These goals are straightforward and apply to the current situation. Initially Dreikurs defined them as deviant or inappropriate purpose. The child acts, based on the belief (usually unconscious) that he has some relevance in the eyes of others only when grabs somebody`s attention. Success-oriented child believes

All human behavior is an attempt to control the world in order to meet those needs. Children are born without any knowledge how to satisfy their needs. Glasser underlines a distinction between those who do something for their children and those, who leave them alone. Many parents pay too much attention to their children, as a result, they grow up and become completely passive and without any knowledge how to manage their own life. Moreover, parents often shout at children and punish them when they do not carry out their instructions. According to Glasser, children learn best how to control their own life with adults who encourage them to act in their own interests. From the beginning, people do not know what their needs are, or how to satisfy them. However, babies know how they feel. They also know that when their needs are not met, they feel bad. This knowledge allows them to extract some idea of what their needs are. For example, babies have no idea about food or survival. However, they know when they eat they usually feel

The psychological theory calls for a new type of education and training. It is expected that more attention should be paid to the development of individual potential, especially potential of humanity, understanding ourselves and others, the satisfaction of basic human needs and growth toward self-actualization. Too often the educational process inhibits intuition and creativity, instead of developing them - however, some students improve the quality of education due to their strong intention. The process of education should focus on the theory to a lesser extent and more - on the results: the development of understanding, the ability to reason and argue, knowledge of how to live (financial education, ethics etc). The universities pay more attention to courses, which explains how to teach rather than how to live. Education in the classroom should be more associated with life. The student must learn how to develop, distinguish good and bad on real-life situations, which require professionalism from the teacher (mentor), what should and should not be chosen by a certain individual. The acquisition of wisdom, maturity, flavor and character requires experience of success and failure, frustration, pain, marriage, the birth of children, etc. These are all important parts of the experience through the lifespan. Psychology has constantly faced the problem of