Goal-directed behavior is characterized by choosing actions according to the outcomes they produce in a certain situation.

What is the meaning of goal directed Behaviour?

behavior that is oriented toward attaining a particular goal. It is typically identifiable by observing that an organism ceases search behavior and engages in detour behavior when it encounters obstacles to the goal.

What are goal directed actions?

A “goal-directed” action is a behavior driven by an expec- tation that it is likely to bring about a desired outcome (Dickinson, 1985). Goal-directed decisions leverage causal knowledge of the potential consequences of actions to flexibly pursue a current goal.