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This article is about the state of mind. For the concept in cellular differentiation, see Cell fate determination
Determination is a positive emotional feeling that involves persevering towards a difficult goal in spite of obstacles. Determination occurs prior to goal attainment and serves to motivate behavior that will help achieve one’s goal. Empirical research suggests that people consider determination to be an emotion; in other words, determination is not just a cognitive state, but rather an affective state. In the psychology literature, researchers have studied determination under other terms, including challenge and anticipatory enthusiasm; this may explain one reason for the relative lack of research on determination compared to other positive emotions.
In the field of psychology, emotion research is heavily focused on negative emotions and the action tendencies that they encourage. However, recent work in positive psychology incorporates the study of determination as a positive emotion that pushes individuals toward action and results in important outcomes such as perseverance and the development of coping mechanisms.
Girl, the last time I saw you
You were crying my name
When I put you on the spot
Will you still feel the same?
Show me some determination
Show me the measure of your dedication
I need to see just a reflection of your inspiration
Don't you break down on me
I'm looking for someone
Someone strong enough to believe in
Everybody's looking for someone
Strong enough to stand on his feet
And never break down
I'll put my life on the line and believe what you say
I'll go out on a limb if you meet me halfway
Show me some determination
Show me the measure of your dedication
I need to see just a reflection of your inspiration
Don't you break down on me
I'm looking for someone
To show me what they mean by devotion
Everybody's looking for someone
Prepared to put aside his emotion
And never break down
You're a new wave raver and you like to talk tough
But can you still cut the mustard when the going gets rough
Show me some determination
Show me the measure of your dedication
I need to see just a reflection of your inspiration
Don't you break down on me
I need an indication of your determination
I need a demonstration of your determination
I need an indication of your determination
I need a demonstration of your determination
Show me some determination
Show me the measure of your dedication
I need to see just a reflection of your inspiration
Don't you break down on me
Three days in the rain and I ain't had no sleep
But I won't break down now, I got a promise to keep
Showing my determination 'cause that's the way I am
Show me some determination
Show me the measure of your dedication
I need to see just a reflection of your inspiration