PSY336H1 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Cognitive Evaluation Theory, Motivation, Metatheory
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Self-determination theory and the facilitation of intrinsic motivation, social. Sdt is an approach to human motivation and personality that uses traditional empiral methods while employing an orgasmic metatheory that highlights the importance of humans" evolved inner resources for personality development and behavioral self- regulation. Its arena is the investigation of people"s inherent growth tendencies and innate psychological needs that are the basis for their self-motivation and personality integration, as well as for the conditions that foster those positive processes. Identified three needs: competence, relatedness, and autonomy that appear to be essential for facilitating optimal functioning of the natural propensities for growth and integration, as well as for constructive social development and personal well-being. Also examins environmental factors that hinder or undermine self-motivation, social functioning, and well-beinng. Suggests that detriments can be most parismoniously described in terms of thwarting the three basic psychological needs.
