The Three Fundamental Psychological Needs Proposed by the Self-Determination Theory

question 546

Multiple Choice

The three fundamental psychological needs proposed by the self-determination theory are

• A)Aesthetic, cognitive, and esteem.
• B)Competence, aesthetic, and esteem.
• C)Competence, autonomy, and relatedness.
• D)Autonomy, cognitive, and relatedness.

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Definitions:

Universal-ethical Principles

Moral principles that are considered to be universal and apply to all individuals, regardless of culture, society, or personal circumstance.

Moral Development

The growth in an individual's ability to distinguish right from wrong, to develop ethical principles, and to act based on these principles.

Morality

The differentiation of intentions, decisions, and actions between those that are distinguished as proper and those that are improper, often guided by cultural, societal, or personal beliefs and values.

Internalized

Incorporated within the self, often referring to beliefs, attitudes, or norms that become part of an individual's value system.