Self determination theory(SDT) Flashcards
Active vs. passive nature
humans are by nature active organisms, seek out opportunities for choice,mastery and interpersonal connection. Also work to integrate ongoing experiences to be more coherent consistent and unified self. Although active and proactive humans are vulnerable to experiences of passivity and control . tend to rely on external influences for energization and direction of our behavior when conditions in the environment are not supportive of our inherent growth tendencies.
Sources of energy
physiological drives, psychological needs and emotions. Can be complementary and can also be antagonistic.
Direction of behavior
behavior is regulated either with experience of choice and volition or with pressure and control. Can be reflective self endorsed . Or feel pressured and controlled by sources outside of our volition, feel that others or ourselves are making us feel a certain way.
Tendency toward unity vs. fragmentation
end towards psychological coherence and adaptation to the social and physician environment. Naturally more towards unity but also vulnerable to fragmentation and alienation
What is SDT?
empirically based approach to human motivation, emotion and personality in social context. Take interest in the basis for healthy functioning.
self is Not a concept or representation
not how remember self in past or hope to be in future.
3 levels of integration
within, without, with others
within
move toward integration among different aspects of the psyche
without
move toward integration between the self and the external world
with others
move toward integration between the self and the interpersonal world around us
five mini theories of SDT
Cognitive Evaluation Theory (CET), Organismic Integration Theory (OIT),Causality Orientations Theory (COT),Basic Psychological Needs Theory (BPNT),Goal Content Theory (GCT)
basis for healthy functioning
satisfaction of the basic psychological needs for autonomy, competence and relatedness.
