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Motivation which is based on goals or the individual standards is
principally governed by three major self influences namely:-

• The perceived self-efficacy for attaining goals

• Self-dissatisfying and self-satisfying reactions because of
individual performance

• Readjusting of the personal goals depending on the progress by
an individual

The beliefs about self efficacy contribute to the motivation of an

individual in various ways:

1. Determining those goals which people set for themselves of for

others
2. How much effort the people will expend towards attainment of

goals
3. How long an individual will persevere difficulties

4. The individual resilience after failure

When there are many challenges and obstacles, people who doubt

their capability will give up easily. Those with strong believe that they
can perform will exert much and more effort. They will take

challenging activity as an opportunity of learning. Strong
perseverance will ensure that you achieve what you want faster.

Affective Processes

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