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The Psychology of Goals

Gordon B. Moskowitz

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Bringing together leading authorities, this tightly edited volume reviews the breadth of current knowledge about goals and their key role in human behavior. Presented are cutting-edge theories and findings that shed light on the ways people select and prioritize goals; how they are pursued; factors that lead to success or failure in achieving particular aims; and consequences for individual functioning and well-being. Thorough attention is given to both conscious and nonconscious processes. The biological, cognitive, affective, and social underpinnings of goals are explored, as is their relationship to other motivational constructs.

Language: English

Pages: 548

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: The Guilford Press

Release: January 16, 2009

ISBN: 1606230298

ISBN 13: 9781606230299

The Psychology of Goals

Gordon B. Moskowitz

3.9/5 ( ratings)

Bringing together leading authorities, this tightly edited volume reviews the breadth of current knowledge about goals and their key role in human behavior. Presented are cutting-edge theories and findings that shed light on the ways people select and prioritize goals; how they are pursued; factors that lead to success or failure in achieving particular aims; and consequences for individual functioning and well-being. Thorough attention is given to both conscious and nonconscious processes. The biological, cognitive, affective, and social underpinnings of goals are explored, as is their relationship to other motivational constructs.

Language: English

Pages: 548

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: The Guilford Press

Release: January 16, 2009

ISBN: 1606230298

ISBN 13: 9781606230299

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