Self determination theory

3 primary psychological needs

• autonomy

• competence

• relatedness

Autonomy

• chose the behavior + not pressured

• similar to PBC

• self determination

Competence

• can control outcomes + experience stress

• similar to self efficacy

• experience mastery

Relatedness

• feel connected to + appreciated

• social interactions

extrinsic rewards can undermine

intrinsic motivation

two types of motivations

amotivation + intrinsic motivation

types of regulations

• external

• identified

• integrated

• introjected

amotivation

i dont see the point

intrinsic motivation

i exercise because its fun!

identified regulation

i am exercising to tone my belly

external regulation

I am doing exercise because i want a medal

introjected regulation

i feel guilty when i dont exercise

integrated

exercising is essential to my identity