Define and describe needs, wants, habits, and classroom procedures. Give an example of each. Then discuss how the four ideas are important in classroom management.

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2. Need: a condition that motivates us to seek out a certain satisfaction
Want: a societally influenced and more transient desire; a preference or interest
Habit: a pattern of behavior that is repeated without thought
Procedure: Habits applied to behavior in the classroom; an expectations for how things get done

Teachers should consider all four areas; needs and procedures are particularly relevant for management, though wants, if addressed, can also increase student motivation.

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