1. Goals and Goal Setting

2. Goals Approach Vs. Avoid (Eliot & Church)
Goal hierarchies (Carver and Scheier)
Standards
Goal setting
Goal Intentions Vs Implementation Intentions (Gollwitzer)

3. Self Determination Theory
Deci & Ryan
Basic needs: (Relatedness, Competence & Autonomy)
Motivation: Intrinsic Vs. Extrinsic Autonomous Vs. Controlled

4. Autonomous Motivation related to increased goal progress:
academic, social, sports, parenting and
general well being
Health care:
treatment adherence, treatment outcomes
(smoking cessation, diabetes, weight management, etc.)

5. Koestner et al, 2002
Autonomous goals + Implementation Plans ---> superior goal progress

6. Integration