This paper discusses the internal and external causes of bad behavior in the classroom. The internal causes are described
as being part of the student's psychological make-up. The paper outlines revenge, compliance, defense, being offended and image as being internal influences of classroom
misconduct. The paper evaluates the influence the
environment has on a student's behavior. The external causes of bad classroom behavior presented in the paper are negative media exposure, domestic violence, abuse and loss of a close relation.