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From Thought to Action: Effects of Process-Versus Outcome-Based Mental Simulations on Performance

Pham, Lien B., Taylor, Shelley E.·1999·Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin
DOI 10.1177/0146167299025002010
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Mental simulations enhance the links between thought and action. The present research contrasted mental simulations that emphasize the process required to achieve a goal versus the outcome of goal achievement. For 5 to 7 days prior to a midterm examination, college freshmen mentally simulated either the process for doing well on the exam (good study habits) or simulated a desired outcome (getting a good grade) or both. A self-monitoring control condition was included. Results indicated that process simulation enhanced studying and improved grades; the latter effect was mediated by enhanced planning and reduced anxiety. Implications of process and outcome simulations for effective goal pursuit are discussed.

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Authors
Pham, L. B., & Taylor, S. E.
Venue
Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Published
1999-02
Volume
25
Issue
2
Pages
250-260
ISSN
  • 0146-1672 (ISSN-L)
  • 1552-7433
DOI
10.1177/0146167299025002010
OpenAlex
W2143642201
Cited by
647
References
3
FWCI
42.16
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Licence
journals.sagepub.com/page/policies/text-and-data-mining-license (tdm)

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