goal-directed
- adjective
- /ˈɡoʊl dɪˈrɛktɪd/
- Aristotle, remember, argues that all action is goal directed, is goal oriented.
- goal-directed behavior
- goal-directed action
- goal-directed activity
Earlier I said we are goal directed machines.
- Earlier I said we are goal directed machines.
- Human beings are a goal directed species.
- And I felt like if I approach a person and it's, it's about and it's goal directed, that means it's transactionally directed.
- And that goal directed behavior is what moves your life forward in a purposeful way.
- So that CSUS relationship or say sound food relationship can then be used to guide instrumental behavior, which is goal directed behavior.
Examples
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Inventions and innovations are the results of specific, goal-directed research.
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Such expectancies and anticipations function to keep behavior consistent, goal-directed, and reasonably integrated.
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Human beings are a goal directed species.
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And that goal directed behavior is what moves your life forward in a purposeful way.
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When the focus was on the goal-directed actions, we replicated the positive effect of forming implementation intentions.
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One team felt that a pragmatic, goal-directed effort can override the potential philosophical barriers.
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Disorders of executive functioning are common, including difficulties in organizing, evaluating, and carrying out goal-directed activities relevant to academic expectations and social behaviors.
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Successful athletes often display a goal-directed attitude, focusing on their performance and improvement.
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Setting specific deadlines can help create a goal-directed approach to completing projects efficiently.
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She pursued a goal-directed lifestyle, always striving to achieve her personal and professional objectives.
Synonyms
Having a clear aim and strong determination
Having a clear plan or goal
Having a clear aim in what you do
Having a clear direction or purpose
Antonyms
How Purposeful
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Goal-directed joins goal ('aim' or 'target') and directed (from 'direct', as in direction, meaning 'to guide'), so it describes an action or behavior that is guided toward a clear aim.