PSYC35H3 Lecture 11: Self Determination Theory Lecture Notes
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Proponent/theorist: edward l. deci and richard m. ryan, both professors at university of rochester, sdt is a general theory of motivation and personality that has evolved over the past three decades, http://selfdeterminationtheory. org/ Universal; innate; seen across time, gender & culture. If not met : might lead to the tendency to withdraw concern for others and focus on oneself, or, in more extreme cases, to engage in psychological withdrawal or antisocial activity as compensatory motives for unfulfilled needs. Sdt: motivation: considers what motivates a person at any given time, makes distinctions between different types of motivation and the consequences of them. Oit proposes that the social context encourages this shift when : good rationale & clear achievement pathway provided (autonomy & competence, within a supportive relationship that allows expression of feelings (relatedness, genuine choice is offered (autonomy) Research has found : autonomy orientation: associated with > ego development, self-actualization, and self- esteem, controlled orientation: linked to proneness to conformity, public self-consciousness,
