Basic Psychological Needs Theory (BPNT)-SDT mini Flashcards
Basic needs
autonomy, competence and relatedness
are innate
Autonomy (versus heteronomy)
experience of behavior as reflectivley self endorsed, owned, volitional and choiceful. Can perceive behavior as coming from self.
heteronomy-pressure/coercion or control in our behavior, perceive behavior as coming from external sources
Competence (versus incompetence)
experience of behavior as masterful, feel capable and effective in interactions with world
Incomp-experience of nothing that i do is done well
Relatedness (versus disconnection)
experience of warm caring and concerned and mutually supportive relationships with others. We perceive others as loving us and also able to care for those in our life
disconnection/alienation