Attention-seeking behavior can appear as acting out, excessive displays of emotion, or continuously seeking praise and affirmation. There may be an underlying cause for attention-seeking behavior, ...

In some cases, attention-seeking behavior can be a sign of an underlying personality disorder. If left unchecked, attention-seeking behavior can often become manipulative or otherwise harmful.

Attention Managing Negative Attention-Seeking Behavior A case study illustrating that a child's primary need is to be loved. Posted January 8, 2024 | Reviewed by Kaja Perina ...

It doesn’t really matter if you scold or praise, just as long as all eyes are on them. Here are some practical suggestions to reduce your children’s attention-seeking behaviors.

“Attention seeking” is a catch-all phrase that we use habitually in children's mental health and in educational settings to explain children's negative behavior, but it misses the mark.