10 Questions
What is self-determination theory?
A theory that posits people are inherently motivated to internalize the regulation of uninteresting but important activities.
What are the two types of internalization according to self-determination theory?
Introjection and integration
What influences the internalization process and regulatory style according to self-determination theory?
The social context
What are some of the facilitating contextual factors that promote internalization according to self-determination theory?
Providing a meaningful rationale, acknowledging the behaver's feelings, and conveying choice
What is autonomy support according to self-determination theory?
The presence of contextual factors that support self-determination
What does the absence of contextual factors that support self-determination represent according to self-determination theory?
Nonsupport for self-determination
What are the three critical, social/contextual facilitating factors that support self-determination according to self-determination theory?
A meaningful rationale, an acknowledgment of conflicting feelings, and a style that minimizes pressure and conveys choice
What happens when internalization occurs in contexts that support self-determination according to self-determination theory?
The regulations will be integrated
What happens when internalization occurs in contexts that do not support self-determination according to self-determination theory?
The regulations will merely be introjected
What is self-determined regulation associated with according to self-determination theory?
More positive attributes than controlling regulation
Study Notes
Self-determination theory posits that people are inherently motivated to internalize the regulation of uninteresting but important activities, and there are two types of internalization: introjection and integration. The social context influences which internalization process and regulatory style occur. Facilitating contextual factors such as providing a meaningful rationale, acknowledging the behaver's feelings, and conveying choice promote internalization. Autonomy support is important for promoting internalization and self-determination. The absence of these factors represents nonsupport for self-determination. The combination of a meaningful rationale, an acknowledgment of conflicting feelings, and a style that minimizes pressure and conveys choice are the three critical, social/contextual facilitating factors that support self-determination. When internalization occurs in contexts that support self-determination, the regulations will be integrated. When internalization occurs in contexts that do not support self-determination, the regulations will merely be introjected. Self-determined regulation is associated with more positive attributes than controlling regulation.
Discover your knowledge on self-determination theory with this quiz! Test your understanding of the two types of internalization and how the social context influences regulatory style. Learn about the critical contextual factors that promote self-determination and autonomy support. See if you can differentiate between integrated and introjected regulations and understand their impact on behavior. Challenge yourself to gain a deeper understanding of the benefits of self-determined regulation.
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