Matching Pairs Behavior Curve StagesOnline version Match the definition to the stage in the behavior curve. by Tammy Poff 1 Rumble, Grumble 2 Either, Or! No! No! 3 Leave me alone! Hangover. 4 Help! Help! Individual begins to calm down and requests to be along; impotence response stage. Definitive rule breaking behavior that demands staff attention; alexithemia. Characterized by restless movement in the environment; series of verbal complaints or comments. Initial attempt at coping. Occurs as behavior escalates; power behavior activity; harmful act, acts of destruction, etc.