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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-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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