Understanding Self-Determination Theory

The video explores self-determination theory, which suggests that motivation is driven by three basic needs: autonomy, competence, and connection. It explains the spectrum of motivation from amotivation to intrinsic motivation, using student examples to illustrate different types. The video also discusses cultural differences in motivation and concludes with a call to action for viewers to share their thoughts.

What are the three basic needs that drive our behavior according to self-determination theory?

• Autonomy, Competence, Connection

• Freedom, Skill, Belonging

• Independence, Ability, Community

• Choice, Knowledge, Friendship

Which type of motivation is characterized by a lack of interest or connection to the task?

• Amotivation

• Extrinsic Motivation

• Intrinsic Motivation

• Integrated Regulation

What type of motivation does Mary exhibit when she needs external rewards to study?

• Introjected Regulation

• Intrinsic Motivation

• Externally Regulated Motivation

• Integrated Regulation

Which character is motivated by the desire to live up to an ideal of being a good student?

• Anton

• Mary

• Abeni

• John

What is the highest form of motivation according to self-determination theory?

• Introjected Regulation

• Intrinsic Motivation

• Extrinsic Motivation

• Amotivation

What might help regain self-determination when feeling amotivated?

• Working harder

• Seeking more rewards

• Ignoring the task

• Taking a break

According to the video, what cultural difference is noted in the motivation of American students?

• They study for personal satisfaction

• They study to outcompete others

• They study to avoid punishment

• They study to gain knowledge

What does Deci suggest about the effect of money on motivation?

• Money enhances intrinsic motivation

• Money undermines intrinsic motivation

• Money has no effect on motivation

• Money is the only motivator

What is the purpose of the call to action at the end of the video?

• To sell educational materials

• To encourage viewers to donate

• To ask viewers to share their thoughts

• To promote a new video

What licensing allows teachers to use Sprouts' videos in classrooms?

• Open Source

• Public Domain

• Proprietary License

• Creative Commons