self-determination theory-Organismic integration theory

Question 1

what is Organismic integration theory

Answer 1

introduces types of extrinsic motivation and specifies the antecedents, characteristics and consequences.

Question 2

what is the 1st fundamental assumption?

Answer 2

All people have an innate tendency towards psychological growth, integration of the self, and behavioural self regulation (we want to be better)

Question 3

1st fundamental assumption in bullet points

Answer 3

– Active and growth oriented
– Seek optimal challenges
– Extend themselves
– Strive to learn and master new skills

Question 4

what is the 2nd fundamental assumption

Answer 4

Social-contextual factors can either support or hinder the growth process (How we develop is influenced by the environment and experiences)

Question 5

2nd fundamental assumption in bullet points

Answer 5

– Environment will influence human nature

– Interactional perspective on motivation

Question 6

3rd fundamental assumption, what are the 3 basic needs that are essential for optimal functioning?

Answer 6

• Competence: Need to perceive behaviour and interactions are effective

• Autonomy: Need to perceive behaviours and thoughts as freely chosen.
We are origins of own actions

• Relatedness: Need to perceive that we are connected to those around
us and that we experience a sense of belongingness

Question 7

3rd fundamental assumption simplified

Answer 7

– If we feel we can do something, control it and make connections
with others we’ll have better outcomes

Question 8

Organismic integration theory:

Answer 8

People can participate in an activity to attain some separable
outcome yet do so more or less autonomously

Question 9

Organismic integration theory makes Distinction between?

Answer 9

Distinction between intrinsic and types of extrinsic motivation

Question 10

Organismic integration theory, behaviour varies by:

Answer 10

• Locus of causality

* Degree to which behaviour is regulated autonomously