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Goal Achievement Psychology

The study of how the mind and brain interact to facilitate or hinder the attainment of goals, including the importance of mindset, self-talk, and thought patterns in determining success or failure

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The psychology of goal achievement focuses on understanding how our mental processes influence our ability to set and reach goals. Key concepts include motivation, self-efficacy, and the importance of feedback. By applying these principles, individuals can enhance their goal-setting strategies and i...

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Key Terms

Motivation
The reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way.

Example: Intrinsic motivation drives a student to learn for the joy of learning.

Self-Efficacy
Belief in one's ability to succeed in specific situations.

Example: A student with high self-efficacy believes they can pass their exams.

SMART Goals
A framework for setting clear and achievable goals.

Example: A SMART goal is 'I will study for 2 hours every day for the next month.'

Feedback
Information about reactions to a product, a person's performance, or a process.

Example: Receiving feedback on an essay helps improve writing skills.

Resilience
The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties.

Example: A resilient student learns from failure and tries again.

Obstacles
Things that block one's way or prevent progress.

Example: Time management can be an obstacle to achieving academic goals.

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Key Concepts

motivationself-efficacySMART goalsfeedback