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self-regulation theory  

Definition

  • The term self-regulation refers to a complex and dynamic set of processes involved in setting and pursuing goals. It is commonly used to refer to a broad set of theories that seek to describe, explain, and predict these goal-directed processes. [Source: Encyclopedia of Industrial and Organizational Psychology; Self-Regulation Theory]

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