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  • Emotions and Motivation

    • Motives and Goals

      By Ayelet Fishbach and Maferima Touré-Tillery
      Your decisions and behaviors are often the result of a goal or motive you possess. This module provides an overview of the main theories and findings on goals and motivation. We address the origins, manifestations, and types of goals, and the…
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    • Self-Efficacy

      By James E Maddux and Evan Kleiman
      The term “self-efficacy” refers to your beliefs about your ability to effectively perform the tasks needed to attain a valued goal. Self-efficacy does not refer to your abilities but to how strongly you believe you can use your abilities to w…
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  • Personality

    • Self-Regulation and Conscientiousness

      By Roy F. Baumeister
      Self-regulation means changing oneself based on standards, that is, ideas of how one should or should not be. It is a centrally important capacity that contributes to socially desirable behavior, including moral behavior. Effective self-regul…
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    • Self-Efficacy

      By James E Maddux and Evan Kleiman
      The term “self-efficacy” refers to your beliefs about your ability to effectively perform the tasks needed to attain a valued goal. Self-efficacy does not refer to your abilities but to how strongly you believe you can use your abilities to w…
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