Self-Determination Theory Model

12 important questions on Self-Determination Theory Model

Name the 3 overarching types of motivation, in SDT?

Intrinsic motivation, extrinsic motivation, amotivation

In what two types of motivation can extrinsic motivation be divided, in SDT?

Into controlled motivation (Acting with pressure or obligation; includes external and introjected regulation) and autonomous motivation (Acting with volition; includes intrinsic motivation and well-internalized extrinsic motivation)

What does amotivation refer to, in SDT?

Amotivation refers to: the lack of intention or motivation; not valuing an activity or not feeling competent
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What are the four types of extrinsic motivation, in SDT?

External Regulation (Behavior controlled by external rewards, punishments, or contingencies) (controlled)
Introjected Regulation (Internal pressure: guilt, shame, ego-involvement, contingent self-esteem) (controlled)
Identified Regulation (Behavior is personally valued and seen as important to one’s goals) (autonomous)
Integrated Regulation (Regulation is fully aligned with one’s values and identity; most autonomous form of extrinsic motivation) (autonomous)

True or false: intrinsic motivation is the best, in SDT?

False: identified and integrated motivation are extrinsic yet autonomous, so beneficial

True or false: the more motivation the better, in SDT?

False: not all types of motivation are equal and motivation due to internal and external pressure leads to more stress, burnout, anti-social behavior, lower performance, etc

What are the basic psychological needs, in SDT?

Autonomy (Feeling volitional and psychologically free; essential for intrinsic motivation and internalization)
Competence (Feeling effective and capable; nurtured by optimal challenge and positive feedback)
Relatedness (Feeling connected, respected, and cared for by others; essential for internalizing values and regulations)

What does ABC stand for, in SDT

Autonomy (structure, no pressure, willingness, volition), belonging (warmth, bonding, connection, care), competence (effectiveness, mastery, grow, learn)

You can increase motivation by increasing the basic psychological need (ABC) in SDT, what basic needs can lead to negative outcomes when you get too much?

Autonomy

What could be a fourth need of the basic psychological needs, in SDT?

Beneficence (pro-social impact, contribution, welfare, positive influence)

What are 5 outcomes of autonomous motivation, in SDT?

Persistence
Sustained effort, especially on tasks requiring discipline.
Effective Performance
Better creativity, cognitive flexibility, deep processing; especially on heuristic tasks.
Job Satisfaction
Higher satisfaction from self-determination and need fulfillment.
Organizational Commitment
Stronger affective commitment, identification, and internalization.
Well-being
Better psychological adjustment and lower stress.

What are 3 outcomes of controlled motivation, in SDT?

Short-term Gains
Possible for simple, repetitive, algorithmic tasks.
Lower Creativity
Controlling rewards reduce creativity and flexibility.
Lower Well-being
Greater tension, lower satisfaction, higher burnout risk.

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