Models

Question 1

What six mini theories make up Self Determination Theory?

Answer 1

1. Basic Needs Theory
2. Cognitive Evaluation Theory
3. Organismic Integration Theory
4. Causality Orientations Theory
5. Relationships Motivation Theory
6. Goal Contents Theory

Question 2

What is Basic Needs Theory?

Answer 2

• A sub theory of Self Determination Theory

* Proposes the existence of 3 fundamental human needs: autonomy, relatedness & competence

Question 3

What is Cognitive Evaluation Theory?

Answer 3

• A sub theory of Self Determination Theory

* Focuses on intrinsic motivation and how it can be diminished in the absence of supportive conditions

Question 4

What is Organismic Integration Theory?

Answer 4

• A sub theory of Self Determination Theory

* Describes the developmental process of internalisation and integration of extrinsically motivated behaviour.

Question 5

What is Causality Orientations Theory?

Answer 5

• A sub theory of Self Determination Theory
• Describes different ways people interpret events and respond –with either an autonomous, controlled or a motivated orientation.

Question 6

What is Relationships Motivation Theory?

Answer 6

• A sub theory of Self Determination Theory

* Emphasises that high quality relationships require people to feel autonomous within those relationships

Question 7

What is Goal Contents Theory?

Answer 7

• A sub theory of Self Determination Theory
• Proposes personal goals are beneficial to the extent that effort invested in those goals results in the satisfaction of basic psychological needs.

Question 8

What are the three phases of the Integrative Model of Human Performance (IMHP)?

Answer 8

1. Pre-performance
2. Performance
3. Post-performance