Why Might Users of Self-Determination Theory Object to the Use

question 30

Multiple Choice

Why might users of self-determination theory object to the use of reinforcement to influence student learning?

• A) It results in behavior change.
• B) It is too externally controlling.
• C) It does not take into account cultural differences.
• D) It could lead to learned helplessness.

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Definitions:

Self

The individual's perception of their own identity, qualities, and abilities.

Carl Rogers

An influential American psychologist who founded client-centered therapy and emphasized the importance of a supportive therapeutic environment for growth and healing.

Ego Identity

A sense of self developed through personal experience, social interactions, and reflections on those experiences.

Observational Learning

Learning that occurs through observing the behavior of others and the outcomes of those behaviors.