My mentor, EG Orren, once told me that all human behavior is based on the triangle. We seek pleasure. We avoid pain. We strive to conserve energy. I found this simplification of human behavior both ...

What is the neuropsychological basis for the brain's ever-changing contextualized goals? I explore this question from the perspective of the Affect Management Framework (AMF).

While we are remarkably capable of generating our own goals, beginning with child's play and continuing into adulthood, we don't yet have computer models for understanding this human ability. However, ...

Why do some employees do better than others? According to goal-setting theory, one reason is that they have better, clearer goals. These goals guide their behavior towards better workplace output.

As January looms, so does the adage “New Year, New You.” Despite all good intentions, the adage's call to action seldom lasts beyond a few weeks. While statistics vary, the most common resolutions ...

Self-driving cars are only one example where it's tricky but critical to align AI and human goals. AP Photo/Michael Liedtke Ideally, artificial intelligence agents aim to help humans, but what does ...

What are the most interesting facts about human behavior? originally appeared on Quora: the place to gain and share knowledge, empowering people to learn from others and better understand the world.

If you want to have a great year, you’ll boost your likelihood of success by setting goals. And using goal setting theory, specifically, is the best way to ensure you achieve all that you aspire to.