goal neglect
[/ɡoʊl nɪˈɡlɛkt/]
noun
negligência de objetivo
1. A cognitive phenomenon where individuals fail to pursue or maintain focus on their stated goals, despite having the ability and resources to do so
The student suffered from goal neglect and abandoned his study plan after two weeks.
O aluno sofria de negligência de objetivo e abandonou seu plano de estudos após duas semanas.
2. In neuroscience and psychology, the failure to implement or follow through on behavioral intentions due to attentional or motivational deficits
Goal neglect in patients with frontal lobe injuries often results in difficulty completing daily tasks.
A negligência de objetivo em pacientes com lesões no lobo frontal geralmente resulta em dificuldade para completar tarefas diárias.
This term is primarily used in academic, psychological, and neurological contexts in both Brazilian and American English. It became more prominent in research literature following studies on executive dysfunction and behavioral neuroscience. In Brazil, it's commonly referenced in organizational psychology and educational settings when discussing productivity and motivation issues.
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