self-determination theory

Question 1

what does the SDT focus on?

Answer 1

human motivation

Question 2

which theory does the SDT sit within?

Answer 2

organismic integration theory

Question 3

theory that suggests both our own motivation and the role that other people play in providing the right conditions enable optimal outcomes =

Answer 3

Self determination theory

Question 4

what are the 6 sub theories that SDT is informed by?

Answer 4

organismic integration, cognitive evaluation, basic psychological needs, causality orientations, goal contents, relationship motivation

Question 5

looks at extrinsic motivation or motivation for behaviour outside of the behaviour itself = what sub theory?

Answer 5

organismic integration theory

Question 6

looks at intrinsic motivation or motivation that is based on innate satisfaction = what sub theory?

Answer 6

cognitive evaluation theory

Question 7

what are 2 key concepts for the cognitive evaluation theory?

Answer 7

competence and autonomy

Question 8

psychological well-being and optimal functioning is predicted on autonomy, competence and relatedness = what sub theory?

Answer 8

basic psychological needs theory

Question 9

describes and assesses 3 types of causality orientations: autonomy, control and motivation = what sub theory?

Answer 9

causality orientations theory

Question 10

distinguishes between intrinsic and extrinsic goals and their impact on well being = what sub theory?

Answer 10

goal contents theory

Question 11

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?

Answer 11

relationships motivation theory

Question 12

all 6 sub theories underpin the bigger picture of which theory?

Answer 12

self-determination theory

Question 13

according to self determination theory, what are the 2 different types of motivation?

Answer 13

intrinsic and extrinsic

Question 14

what are some features of intrinsic motivation?

Answer 14

comes from within us, inherent from infancy, dependent on right conditions to be maintained

Question 15

what type of factors can either facilitate or blunt intrinsic motivation?

Answer 15

social and environmental

Question 16

what does cognitive evaluation theory explains differences in?

Answer 16

intrinsic motivation such as social and environmental context

Question 17

what are the 3 fundamental needs basic psychological needs theory?

Answer 17

competence, autonomy, relatedness

Question 18

what would undermine intrinsic motivation?

Answer 18

any block to achieving competence, autonomy, relatedness

Question 19

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

Answer 19

competence, autonomy

Question 20

relates to how we get motivated to do activities that are not intrinsic to us and don’t have a direct appeal =

Answer 20

extrinsic motivation

Question 21

what is extrinsic motivation influenced by?

Answer 21

autonomy

Question 22

give an example of extrinsic motivation

Answer 22

studying to gain a degree for the degree itself not for the love of learning

Question 23

what sub theory identifies different forms of extrinsic motivation with an emphasis on autonomy?

Answer 23

organismic integration theory

Question 24

levels of autonomy exist on a continuum ranging from what to what?

Answer 24

Amotivation (not motivated at all) > extrinsic motivation > intrinsic motivation (very motivated because of direct appeal)

Question 25

when are levels of autonomy greater?

Answer 25

when regulations are integrated and assimilated into the self

Question 26

if the things that motivate us are external then we feel ____ autonomous

Answer 26

less

Question 27

what type of regulation makes us feel the most autonomous and motivated?

Answer 27

integrated regulation (fully internalised into the self)

Question 28

levels of extrinsic motivation drop when we have less ______ and _______

Answer 28

control, autonomy

Question 29

what types of motivation have evidence for better outcomes in engagement and learning?

Answer 29

intrinsic and autonomous types of extrinsic motivation