PSY-33 Lecture Notes - Lecture 21: Edward L. Deci, Motivation
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Self-determination theory: edward deci and richard ryan, there"s a big difference between engaging in an activity because of extrinsic reasons and engaging in the same activity for intrinsic reasons. Why we do something is more important than what we do. Intrinsically motivated: acting our of our desires and by our own choice doing things that are fun or satisfying. The way another person communicates his or her expectations and instructions to us has a big impact on our effort, performance and task performance. Humanistic tradition: self-determination theory grounded in this, emphases responsibility, growth, and the actualizing tendency. Views individual as an active organism, not only to survive but also to. Actualizing theory: carl rogers, the motive to actualize or bring about growth and grow and develop pos change. According to sdt (self-determination theory), there are 3 basic and universal psychological needs: autonomy. Individuals must feel they can freely choose what to pursue, instead of being forced to do things: competence.
