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Human Behaviour Archive

Welcome to the Human Behaviour article archive. You'll find articles here on the study, research and application of behaviour science principles such as Conditioning, Reinforcement, Habituation, and Goal Setting. We'll also explore the coaching aspect of performance.

Behaviour is defined by Pierce & Cheney (2017) as "everything an organism does, including overt actions like thinking, in response to a particular situation of stimulus". In other words, behaviour of human beings is determined by its consequences.

With this is mind, articles here in the Human Behaviour archive, will be focused on the behavioural aspects of performance and offer a means to better understand the reasons we behave the way we do. As such, we may discover solutions to unhelpful outcomes in work and sport.

Self Determination Theory: What Motivates You To Work (At Your Best) And What Doesn’t

17 April 2022 By Larry G. Maguire READING TIME: 19 MINUTES

Self Determination Theory people in a crowd

Self-determination is an important concept when considering the human motivation to work and perform. Self-determination theory (SDT) explains human motivation, and according to Edward Deci, it is …

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5 Key Psychological Skills of Elite Performers

24 January 2021 By Larry G. Maguire READING TIME: 18 MINUTES

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Elite performers in all fields of work, sport, and the arts, possess psychological skills that allow them to reach a higher level output. Research reports that psychological skills training, …

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