self-determination theory Flashcards
what does the SDT focus on?
human motivation
which theory does the SDT sit within?
organismic integration theory
theory that suggests both our own motivation and the role that other people play in providing the right conditions enable optimal outcomes =
Self determination theory
what are the 6 sub theories that SDT is informed by?
organismic integration, cognitive evaluation, basic psychological needs, causality orientations, goal contents, relationship motivation
looks at extrinsic motivation or motivation for behaviour outside of the behaviour itself = what sub theory?
organismic integration theory
looks at intrinsic motivation or motivation that is based on innate satisfaction = what sub theory?
cognitive evaluation theory
what are 2 key concepts for the cognitive evaluation theory?
competence and autonomy
psychological well-being and optimal functioning is predicted on autonomy, competence and relatedness = what sub theory?
basic psychological needs theory
describes and assesses 3 types of causality orientations: autonomy, control and motivation = what sub theory?
causality orientations theory
distinguishes between intrinsic and extrinsic goals and their impact on well being = what sub theory?
goal contents theory
theory linked to relatedness, development and maintenance of close personal relationships, having relationships is essential for adjustment and well-being or for facilitating relatedness = what sub theory?
relationships motivation theory
all 6 sub theories underpin the bigger picture of which theory?
self-determination theory
according to self determination theory, what are the 2 different types of motivation?
intrinsic and extrinsic
what are some features of intrinsic motivation?
comes from within us, inherent from infancy, dependent on right conditions to be maintained
what type of factors can either facilitate or blunt intrinsic motivation?
social and environmental
what does cognitive evaluation theory explains differences in?
intrinsic motivation such as social and environmental context
what are the 3 fundamental needs basic psychological needs theory?
competence, autonomy, relatedness
what would undermine intrinsic motivation?
any block to achieving competence, autonomy, relatedness
intrinsic motivation is sustained by the basic needs for ________ and autonomy being met within each individual and we all have different internal levels of these 2 factors
competence, autonomy
relates to how we get motivated to do activities that are not intrinsic to us and don’t have a direct appeal =
extrinsic motivation
what is extrinsic motivation influenced by?
autonomy
give an example of extrinsic motivation
studying to gain a degree for the degree itself not for the love of learning
what sub theory identifies different forms of extrinsic motivation with an emphasis on autonomy?
organismic integration theory
levels of autonomy exist on a continuum ranging from what to what?
Amotivation (not motivated at all) > extrinsic motivation > intrinsic motivation (very motivated because of direct appeal)
when are levels of autonomy greater?
when regulations are integrated and assimilated into the self
if the things that motivate us are external then we feel ____ autonomous
less
what type of regulation makes us feel the most autonomous and motivated?
integrated regulation (fully internalised into the self)
levels of extrinsic motivation drop when we have less ______ and _______
control, autonomy
what types of motivation have evidence for better outcomes in engagement and learning?
intrinsic and autonomous types of extrinsic motivation
