ABSTRACT
This chapter looks at a wide range of 'behaviours' engaged in by pupils. Behaviour in schools is generally divided into two opposing concepts: good or appropriate behaviour versus bad or inappropriate or challenging behaviour. Anxiety is an emotion, an unpleasant feeling of tension accompanied by physical changes, for example, increased sweating or shaking. Klein states that anxiety is a conditional part of fear and serves as a secondary driver of behaviour. Behavioural therapy is designed to reinforce desired behaviours and eliminate undesired behaviours. Rather than examining the child's past or their thoughts, it concentrates on helping the child combat their difficulty in a practical way, using a step-by-step approach to help them conquer their fears. However, wide-ranging research19 has suggested that individuals who can empathise enjoy better relationships with others, increased conflict resolution including pro-social behaviours and experience more positive well-being throughout life.
