Self-determination Theory

Question 1

What are the two types of motivation?

Answer 1

• Intrinsic

• Extrinsic

Question 2

What are the three psychological needs?

Answer 2

• Competence

• Autonomy

• Relatedness

Question 3

What is competence?

Answer 3

• To experience mastery

• To produce desired outcomes

• We are more likely to play sports we’re good at because we enjoy competence

Question 4

What is autonomy?

Answer 4

• Self-determination

• Control outcomes and behaviours

Question 5

What is relatedness?

Answer 5

• Strive to relate to, and care for, others

• To feel others relate to oneself

Question 6

What are the two aspects of rewards?

Answer 6

• Informational - related to the need for competence (tells us we’re good)

• Controlling - related to the need for autonomy or self-determination

Question 7

What are the four types of motivation on the self-determination continuum (in order of increasing autonomy)?

Answer 7

• External

• Introjected

• Identified

• Intrinsic

Question 8

What is external regulation?

Answer 8

• Behaviour controlled by external factors (e.g. rewards, fear of punishment, coercion)

Question 9

What is introjected regulation?

Answer 9

• The person ‘takes in’ a value but does not accept it as their own

• Internal pressures to act (avoidance of guilt/shame)

• “I have to…”

Question 10

What is identified regulation?

Answer 10

• Behaviour emanates from the self

• The person accepts responsibility for doing the activity

• “I value its benefits”

Question 11

Give examples of controlling behaviours

Answer 11

• Rewards (sometimes)

• Negative conditional regard (the withholding of attention and affection when desired attributes and behaviours are not displayed)

• Intimidation

• Excessive personal control

• Judging and devaluing