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  2. Persistence (psychology) - Wikipedia

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    Researchers investigated two types of action for improving persistence: [1] "logic-of-consequence," where you try to become more aware of the expected positive outcomes of persevering to motivate yourself to persist. These interventions can encourage individuals to think in terms of the benefits/rewards of being persistent in their tasks and goals.

  3. Grit (personality trait) - Wikipedia

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    The predictive role of grit was found to be linked to that of psychological need satisfaction in that when there was a higher level of satisfaction there was an increased level of personal grit as well. With this being said, there may be levels of variance depending on social and cultural situations as well.

  4. Perseveration - Wikipedia

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    Perseveration of thought indicates an inability to switch ideas or responses. [6] An example of perseveration is, during a conversation, if an issue has been fully explored and discussed to a point of resolution, it is not uncommon for something to trigger the reinvestigation of the matter.

  5. Motivation - Wikipedia

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    Personal development is a process of self-improvement aimed at enhancing one's skills, knowledge, talents, and overall well-being. It is realized through practices that promote growth and improve different areas in one's life. Motivation is pivotal in engaging in these practices.

  6. Perseverative cognition - Wikipedia

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    Perseverative cognition [1] [2] is a collective term in psychology for continuous thinking about negative events [3] in the past or in the future (e.g. worry, rumination and brooding, but also mind wandering about negative topics [4] [5]).

  7. Self-determination theory - Wikipedia

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    SDT centers around the belief that human nature shows persistent positive features, with people repeatedly showing effort, agency, and commitment in their lives that the theory calls inherent growth tendencies. [12] "Self-determination also has a more personal and psychology-relevant meaning today: the ability or process of making one’s own ...

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    In addition to his skills on the football ... Dandruff is a common symptom of seborrheic dermatitis and is often associated with persistent itch.” ... “Now being in this position partnering ...

  9. Learned industriousness - Wikipedia

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    Learned helplessness is a term to explain a specific pattern of behavior that occurs in both animals and humans. When an animal or human is consistently exposed to an aversive condition (pain, unpleasant noise, etc.) and is unable to escape this condition, that animal or human will become helpless and stop attempting escape.