Goals, Cognitive Aspects of

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Abstract

The term “goal” refers to a future state of affairs that a person wishes to attain or maintain. Goals prompt planning, which, in turn, serves as the basis for action. From these simple premises it is apparent that the core function of goals is to regulate behavior and that communicative goals and plans fall under the broader conceptual umbrella of behavioral goals and plans.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationThe International Encyclopedia of Communication
Publisherwiley
Pages1-4
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781405186407
ISBN (Print)9781405131995
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2008

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Social Sciences

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