It usually happens very suddenly with no real warning that it is coming. Once started it cannot be stopped by willpower alone. It usually doesn't run very long, a few minutes to as much as 30 or 40 minutes. Don't forget the conferences, biblios, and other sections such as media alerts.
Tantrums are behaviors that are goal-directed.
The purpose of a tantrum is to get someone who is not doing what you want to do what you want. If there is no one around, a tantrummer generally stops tantrumming because their tantrum isn't working. Some people describe them as storms that come without warning. In reviewing the literature and research, we will be looking at a variety of conditions or factors that may be the cause of any one individual's outbursts. All Rights Reserved.