ENGLISH

The Psychology of Goals

By Gordon B. Moskowitz PhD , Heidi Grant PhD

Book information

Publisher
The Guilford Press
Year
2009
ISBN
1606230298, 9781606230299
LCC
BF505.6 P78 2009.
Open Library ID
OL22795608M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
4 MB (3725929 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
562\562
Topic
Psychology
Time added
2010-08-30 15:18:36

Description

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.

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