PSYB30H3 Study Guide - Final Guide: Linear Regression, Motivation, Edward L. Deci
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When we are extrinsically motivated, acting because of some external pressures like rewards or punishments (failing an assignment), we may not enjoy the activity as much, perform our best , or continue the behaviour on our own . However, when we are intrinsically motivated acting out of our own desires and by our own choice doing things that are fun or satisfying to us, we enjoy what we are doing and increase our well-being in the process. According to self-determination theory, the reasons why we do something are often more important than what we do. The controlling aspects of an extrinsic factor suggest that the behaviour is under external control ( you"re doing the activity because i am giving you this reward ), essentially thwarting people"s satisfaction of the need for autonomy. Connection between self- determination theory and other theories in personality. Autonomy and locus of causality: people can differ in their beliefs about control.
