Giving Effective DemandsBuilding Positive Relationships, General Classroom Strategies / By Arkansas Behavior Specialists This Behavior Break provides strategies for giving demands that result in increased compliance and decreased power struggles. Strategies for Giving Effective Demands Accepting “No” in the Classroom Quick Tips for De-Escalation Noncontingent Reinforcement Neutralizing Routines 5 Tips to Stop Blurting “The Game” Classwide Reinforcement Strategy The 2 x 10 Strategy Behavior Specific Praise