Self-Determination Theory Proposes

question 71

Multiple Choice

Self-determination theory proposes:

• A)that people prefer to have the freedom of choice about what they will do,so enjoyed tasks must be intrinsically rewarded.
• B)that people prefer to have the freedom of choice about what they will do,so enjoyed tasks must be extrinsically rewarded.
• C)that people prefer to feel they have control over their actions,so anything that makes a previously difficult task feel more enjoyable like an obligation than a freely chosen activity will increase motivation.
• D)that people prefer to feel they are in control of their actions,so anything that makes a previously enjoyed task feel more like an obligation than a freely chosen activity will undermine motivation.

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Definitions:

Theory-Theory

The idea that children naturally construct theories about the world as a way of understanding it, similar to how scientists form theories to explain their observations.

Deductive Reasoning

The operation of inferring a conclusion by the congruity of numerous statements regarded as accurate.

Conservation

A principle in cognitive development theory stating that physical quantities remain constant in spite of changes in their shape or appearance.

Scaffolding

An educational technique where a teacher adjusts the level of support provided to the student in the learning process, based on the student's performance.