ABSTRACT
In order to understand the basic properties of goal orientation theory, it is important to understand how to conceptualize the goals in the research literature. Performance and mastery are the major goal-orientations which are discussed in psychological aspect. People who set performance goals are often focused on winning, looking good, and being evaluated well while mastery goals seek to improve and learn, no matter how awkward people might look to others. People who set mastery goals usually seek out challenges and persist in the face of difficulties (Woolfolk, 2008).
