Self Determination Mini Theories

What need does self-determination aim to meet?

Autonomy, Relatedness, Competence

What types of motivation are there?

Amotivation, intrinsic, extrinsic

List the names of the 6 mini theories

• Organismic Integration Theory

• Cognitive Evaluation Theory

• Goal Contents Theory

• Relationships Motivation Theory

• Basic Psychological Needs Theory

• Causality Orientations Theory

Explain Organismic Integration Theory and give an example

Motivation exists on a range of:
- Amotivation
- External Regulation (Extrinsic)
- Introjected Regulation (Extrinsic)
- Identified Regulation (Extrinsic)
- Integrated Regulation (Extrinsic)
- Intrinsic

Explain Cognitive Evaluation Theory and give an example

People are intrinsically motivated to satisfy ARC needs
This intrinsic motivation can be positively or negatively affected by events (relationships, rewards)

Explain Goal Contents Theory and give examples

Intrinsic or extrinsic goals work to satisfy or frustrate ARC needs

Explain Relationships Motivation Theory and give an example

People act in the interest of achieving relatedness needs. We need positive interactions.

Explain Basic Psychological Needs Theory and give an example

We are naturally intrinsically motivated to seek ARC needs.

Explain Causality Orientations Theory and give an example

The environment can shape motivation. People can be more or less motivated by different aspects of ARC. Athletes who emphasize ARC differently can respond differently to the environment based on how well it meets those needs.