Self-Determination Theory

Intrinsic motivators

doing an activity for the inherent satisfaction of the activity itself.

Extrinsic motivators

doing something to attain some separable outcome.

need for relatedness / belonging

need to establish close emotional bonds and attachments with other people.

regulation

Identified ________ and integrated ________- more intrinsic, of personal importance.

Feedback

________ that diminishes perceived competence undermines intrinsic motivation.

Intrinsic motivators

doing an activity for the inherent satisfaction of the activity itself

Extrinsic motivators

doing something to attain some separable outcome

need for relatedness (belonging)

need to establish close emotional bonds and attachments with other people

least self-determined

• someone else is the reason were acting

identified regulation and integrated regulation

more intrinsic, of personal importance

what are the innate motivators?

autonomy, belonging, and competence

self-determination theory

theory that explains growth motivated aspects of motivation and personality integration

Is the fear of failure an intrinsic or an extrinsic motivator?

intrinsic motivator

Ashley works really hard on a poster for an upcoming science project. The project was extra credit and won't hurt her grade, but Ashley really wanted to learn more about the topic. What is Ashley's motivation?

Intrinsic desire for knowledge

Jonah only does his school projects so his parents will love him. Is this an intrinsic or extrinsic motivator?

Extrinsic

Is a promotion at work an extrinsic or intrinsic motivator?

Extrinsic motivator

Is the need for praise an intrinsic or extrinsic motivator?

Extrinsic