PSYC 473T Chapter Notes - Chapter 9: Introjection, Blood Sugar, Attachment Theory
1 Mar 2017
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Extrinsically motivated: acting because of some external pressures like rewards or punishments: may not enjoy the activity as much, perform our best ,or continue the behavior on our own. Intrinsically motivated: acting out of our own desires and by our own choice doing things that are fun or satisfying to us: enjoy what we are doing and increase our well-being in the process. According to self-determination theory, the reasons why we do things are often more important than what we do. In addition to the physiological needs of food, water, and air, people have inborn psychological needs that must be met to survive and thrive. Individuals must feel that they can freely choose what to pursue. Autonomy: feeling free and able to make choices about one"s actions, being self-regulating and able to determine one"s own actions and plans. Opposed to feeling like a pawn at the mercy of others or fate. Individuals need to feel competent at their pursuits.
