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Definition of 'Goals'

The end-result or objective, which may be specified or required in advance.

Common names: Goals; Goal

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Friday, November 20, 2009

Investigation of goal change to optimize upper-extremity motor performance in a robotic environment.

29 Sep 2009 Robotic devices for therapy have the potential to enable intensive, fully customized home rehabilitation over extended periods for individuals with stroke and traumatic brain injury, thus empowering them to maximize their functional recovery. For ... Read more...


Intention, action planning, and decision making in parietal-frontal circuits.

8 Sep 2009 The posterior parietal cortex and frontal cortical areas to which it connects are responsible for sensorimotor transformations. This review covers new research on four components of this transformation process: planning, decision making, forward ... Read more...


Differential engagement of the ventromedial prefrontal cortex by goal-directed and habitual behavior toward food pictures in humans.

7 Sep 2009 According to dual-system accounts, instrumental learning is supported by both a goal-directed and a habitual system. Although behavioral control by the goal-directed system, through outcome-action associations, dominates with moderate training, ... Read more...

 

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Definition: The end-result or objective, which may be specified or required in advance.

Descriptor UI: D006040

Alternative terms: Goals; Goal;

Related Mesh Headings: Intention;

Tree Number: F01.658.500;

Online Note: use GOALS to search GOAL 1975-78; use MOTIVATION 1969-74

History Note: 79; was GOAL see under MOTIVATION 1969-78

Technical Notes: no qualif

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