While there is a growing body of research on free thoughts such as fantasies and
daydreams, the question of whether and how fantasies lead to effortful action and successful …

The present review addresses the physiological correlates of planning effects on behavior.
Although intentions to act qualify as predictors of behavior, accumulated evidence indicates …

Objective Taking Beswick, Rothblum, and Mann's seminal paper on academic
procrastination as a starting point, we provide an updated review of academic …

This introduction presents an overview of key concepts discussed in the subsequent
chapters of this book. The book examines the hypnosis led to greater reporting of memories …

The current intervention tested whether a metacognitive self-regulatory strategy of goal
pursuit can help economically disadvantaged children convert positive thoughts and images …

The current article details a position statement and recommendations for future research and
practice on planning and implementation intentions in health contexts endorsed by the …

Mental contrasting with implementation intentions (MCII) has been found to improve self‐
regulation across many life domains. The present research investigates whether MCII can …

Mental contrasting with implementation intentions (MCII) is a self-regulation strategy that
enhances goal attainment. This meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy of MCII for goal …

Images of ideal societies, utopias, are all around us; yet, little is known of how utopian
visions affect ordinary people's engagement with their societies. As goals for society, utopias …

With growing awareness that sustainable consumption is important for quality of life on
earth, many individuals intend to act more sustainably. In this regard, interest in reducing …