Moderators of Goal Pursuit : An Action Phases Perspective
Journal: KOPS (University of Konstanz)
Year: 2017

The present thesis investigates a set of hypotheses, which I have derived from the model of action phases (MAP). The research spans three different domains, namely how individuals perceive and take risks, primed and deliberate goal pursuit, and the incorporation of negative feedback. The first research paper tested the hypothesis that planning out the implementation of a goal has different downstream consequences on risk perception and risk-taking behavior than deliberating the short- and long-t