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realize (or care) how their actions hurt others. They want to act out, so they do. In psychology , this is called disruptive behavior. And ongoing problems with actions or emotions are called disruptive behavior disorders. There are a few different types. In the following chapters, we’ll look at some of the most important. What Is Normal, Anyway? As we said, we all have bad days. And if you are going through a difficult time—if your parents are getting divorced, or you move to a different school, or something else is

Babies use crying and tantrums to express themselves because they don’t have other skills to communicate when they are unhappy.