PSYB30H3 Lecture 14: Lecture 14 Notes
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3 basic psychological needs typical of the species : characterize requirements of all individuals that are not a product of socialization, etc. Autonomy need to feel sense of choice / ownership of ones own actions. Competence sense of mastery, ability to go into environment and extract what we need. Relatedness care for and about people, etc. No presumed individual differences in need-strength noone needs something more than others, universals. What are the social / contextual factors that will assist people in meeting their needs or frustrate people in doing this. Cannot take it forgranted that our needs will be met. Autonomous support : provides choices, initiation & etc. are encouraged, pressure to perform are minimized. Idea environments can differ in how much choice they provide, pressures are minimized. To extent those things hold condition supportive of autonomy, help individuals to feel day to day. Structure extent to which the contingencies of behaviours / outcomes are understandable.
