Conation, Volition, and Self-Regulation

Citation: Huitt, W. (1998). Conation, volition, and self-regulation. Educational Psychology Interactive. Valdosta, GA: Valdosta State University. Retrieved [date], from http://www.edpsycinteractive.org/col/regsys/regsys.html


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In Huitt's Systems Model of Human Behavior, conation, volition, and self-regulation are terms related to how one controls the input and output of information or data. There are several major components of mind and personality that are discussed under this rubric. In the chaotic conditions surrounding the inception of the information age, self-regulation is an important key to success.

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