SDT Intrinsic Factor

Which type of motivation is characterized by personal interest and enjoyment?

• • Social approval

• Intrinsic motivation

• • External rewards

• • Extrinsic motivation

Which factor is NOT a driver of intrinsic motivation according to Self-Determination Theory?

• Enjoyment

• External rewards

• • Personal interest

• • Satisfaction from the task itself

What psychological need does autonomy fulfill according to the text?

• • Requirement for intrinsic motivation

• Need for control and choice over one's life

• Desire for social approval

• Yearning for external rewards

How might a student with low self-determination react to failing an important test?

• Take responsibility for their own behavior

• Set internal values and goals

• Blame the teacher or others for their performance

• Plan to make time for extra study

Check all motivators that are considered to be extrinsic...!

• Good grades

• Knowledge of the subject

• Well-paying job

• Parental approval

Check all motivators that are considered to be intrinsic.

• Personal enjoyment

• Growing in knowledge of a subject

• High class rank

• Getting a better grade than your friend

A student answers every one of the teacher's questions in class because he knows the teacher appreciates it.

• Intrinsic motivation

• Extrinsic motivation

In self-determination theory, what role does intrinsic motivation play in personal growth?

• Has no impact on personal growth

• Causes dependency on external validation

• Limits personal development

• Facilitates personal growth and well-being