Which phase in the conflict cycle corresponds to the consequences of the behavior?

• A. Phase 2: Hot Thoughts
• B. Phase 3: Feelings
• C. Phase 4: Behaviors
• D. Phase 5: Consequences

Answer: (D)

The phase you’re looking for focuses on what happens after the behavior—the outcomes and effects of that behavior on the person and the environment. This is the aftermath that staff, peers, and the setting respond to, such as safety actions taken, changes in the environment, or the next steps in de-escalation or support. These consequences are crucial because they influence what the student learns to expect in the future and can either reinforce or reduce the likelihood of repeating similar behavior.

So, the phase that corresponds to the consequences of the behavior is the one that captures those aftereffects and outcomes, not the internal thoughts that preceded the behavior, the feelings that accompanied it, or the behavior itself.