The learning goal I have chosen to undertake is to fully understand the concept of genetics in relation to personality. My intention is to master this concept to better improve my understanding of it, as I usually struggle with genetics. I have thought about the likely outcome of this, which would be to obtain a good grade, which I know I want (Carver & Scheier, 2014). This has led me to form a positive personal attitude, so I can initiate the actions required in order to achieve this goal (Ajken & Fishbein, 1980). My intention involves using an implementation intention. I am going to better understand the concept of genetics by focusing on where, when and how I do it (Gollwitzer & Brandstatter, 1997). I will focus on the how by carrying out
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Emotions will have the biggest influence when it comes to this goal because I tend to be an anxious individual. Therefore, I need to use my emotions to prioritize this goal so that I can focus more on it because it is important to me (Simon, 1967). This then leads to me having high expectations for achieving confidence. Due to my low confidence levels, there is a greater chance of me disengaging (Carver & Scheier, 2014). Therefore I am aware that I need to use more effort so that the likelihood of success increases. This is why I will form and execute my intention by using a good mindset. I tend to use a deliberative mindset when approaching social situations and make more cautious and carefully considered decisions when I am around other individuals (Fujita, Gollwitzer & Oettingen, 2007). This why I will initiate an implemental mindset instead. I am going to try and be optimistic about the actions I am undertaking in order to become persistent in contributing to discussions in …show more content…
In order to achieve this, I have devised a plan to increase the likelihood that I will attain this goal. Firstly, I will slowly get to know the people in my class in order to get an understanding of how they work and interact with others. This is so I can make note of any potential threats and figure out who I would feel like interacting with and who I would not. This can relate to the fact that I am quite inhibited and shy, preferring to observe other individuals (Murray et al., 2009). This helps minimize my stress levels and eases me into the unfamiliar environment that is a new class. Secondly, when faced with working in small groups, I will first observe those who I can relate to and those I feel as though I need to be cautious around (Schultheiss et al., 2005). Although, I will use this as motivation to be brave and risk my feelings when speaking up. Because the group is small, it is a good step to include to get me used to working with others and help me create positive relations with the individuals in my class. My conscientiousness though will drive me to keep trying and overcome my neurotic and introverted tendencies (Murray et al., 2009). Once I get used to working with the different people in groups, I hope to feel more comfortable in the class as a whole. Lastly, I hope to overcome my nerves and fear of being wrong by being spontaneous and
Emotions will have the biggest influence when it comes to this goal because I tend to be an anxious individual. Therefore, I need to use my emotions to prioritize this goal so that I can focus more on it because it is important to me (Simon, 1967). This then leads to me having high expectations for achieving confidence. Due to my low confidence levels, there is a greater chance of me disengaging (Carver & Scheier, 2014). Therefore I am aware that I need to use more effort so that the likelihood of success increases. This is why I will form and execute my intention by using a good mindset. I tend to use a deliberative mindset when approaching social situations and make more cautious and carefully considered decisions when I am around other individuals (Fujita, Gollwitzer & Oettingen, 2007). This why I will initiate an implemental mindset instead. I am going to try and be optimistic about the actions I am undertaking in order to become persistent in contributing to discussions in …show more content…
In order to achieve this, I have devised a plan to increase the likelihood that I will attain this goal. Firstly, I will slowly get to know the people in my class in order to get an understanding of how they work and interact with others. This is so I can make note of any potential threats and figure out who I would feel like interacting with and who I would not. This can relate to the fact that I am quite inhibited and shy, preferring to observe other individuals (Murray et al., 2009). This helps minimize my stress levels and eases me into the unfamiliar environment that is a new class. Secondly, when faced with working in small groups, I will first observe those who I can relate to and those I feel as though I need to be cautious around (Schultheiss et al., 2005). Although, I will use this as motivation to be brave and risk my feelings when speaking up. Because the group is small, it is a good step to include to get me used to working with others and help me create positive relations with the individuals in my class. My conscientiousness though will drive me to keep trying and overcome my neurotic and introverted tendencies (Murray et al., 2009). Once I get used to working with the different people in groups, I hope to feel more comfortable in the class as a whole. Lastly, I hope to overcome my nerves and fear of being wrong by being spontaneous and