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Theories of goal-directed action are in a period of transition. Several attempts have been made to find new directions for the study of personality and motivation because traditional approaches, such as social learning theory, consistency theory, or expectancy-value theory, seem to have reached a stage of diminishing returns. However, although new perspectives may produce exciting advances, they may just as well lead us into disappointing dead ends. In addition, any reorientation entails the risk of losing the merits of traditional approaches.
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Halisch, F., Kuhl, J. (1987). Introduction. In: Halisch, F., Kuhl, J. (eds) Motivation, Intention, and Volition. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-70967-8_1
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