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Jeff's Dog Barks and Growls at the Sound of a Stranger's

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Jeff's dog barks and growls at the sound of a stranger's car pulling into his driveway, yet the dog wags its tail and gets excited at the sound of Jeff's car. In this scenario, the difference in the dog's reactions to the sound of Jeff's car and that of a stranger's car is due to _________.


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Self-determination Theory

A theory of motivation that emphasizes the role of intrinsic motivation in driving human behavior and the importance of psychological needs for competence, autonomy, and relatedness.

Competence

The ability to do something successfully or efficiently, typically gained through experience or training.

Autonomy

The capacity to make an informed, uncoerced decision independently.

Hierarchy of Needs

A theory proposed by Abraham Maslow suggesting that people are motivated by five basic categories of needs: physiological, safety, love/belonging, esteem, and self-actualization, which must be fulfilled in sequence.

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