Self-Determination Theory (SDT)best Fits Which Type of Motivation

question 89

Multiple Choice

Self-determination theory (SDT) best fits which type of motivation?

• A)the need for affiliation
• B)intrinsic motivation
• C)extrinsic motivation
• D)a mastery goal

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Definitions:

Proprium

A term used by psychologist Gordon Allport to refer to the core aspects of self that define personal identity and consistency.

Adolescence

The transitional stage of physical and psychological development that generally occurs during the period from puberty to legal adulthood.

Personality

The amalgam of a person's emotional, attitudinal, and behavioral responses.

Instinctual Forces

The innate impulses and drives that influence human behavior, often stemming from basic biological needs.