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Under this model, motivation works as a framing device: it sets goals, shapes perceptions by filtering relevant stimuli, and organizes emotional responses. The emotional state reflects the internal progress check—if behavior aligns well with a goal, positive emotions boost motivation; if not, negative emotions serve as signals to adjust or abandon current strategies.
Actions are thus tracking progress—not just executing random behaviors. They are organized to reduce discrepancies between expectations and reality, underscoring the close link between motivation, perception, emotion, and action.