Alfredo Is a Talented Artist

question 82

Multiple Choice

Alfredo is a talented artist. Even though Alfredo wants to start a new line of work, he feels obligated to continue what he is currently doing because there is a lot of demand for his work. Giovanni, on the other hand, is also a talented artist, but his work is not quite as popular. Nevertheless, Giovanni is passionate about his work and continues his line of work for the sheer enjoyment of it. Which statement would be MOST supported by research on self-determination theory?

• A) Alfredo's extrinsic motivation will result in higher levels of psychological wellness.
• B) Giovanni's autonomous motivation will result in higher levels of psychological wellness.
• C) Alfredo and Giovanni are both autonomously motivated and will have the same outcomes.
• D) Alfredo and Giovanni are motivated in different ways but this has no impact on wellness.

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