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WorksheetsC.2.3 Self-Determination Overview
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 23mins
Which three basic psychological needs are central to self-determination theory (SDT)?
Autonomy, competence, relatedness
Security, status, approval
Power, popularity, wealth
Fitness, nutrition, rest
Amotivation is best described as which of the following?
Absence of motivation
Pursuit of external rewards
Interest in the activity itself
Alignment with personal values
Intrinsic motivation is most strongly associated with which outcomes?
Enjoyment, self-regulation, persistence
Status, recognition, financial gain
Compliance, short-term performance, relief
Anxiety, avoidance, rumination
Cognitive evaluation theory emphasizes that informational rewards have what effect on intrinsic motivation?
Undermine by overjustification
Support intrinsic motivation
Have no measurable effect
Transform it into amotivation
Which outcome can occur when rewards are used to influence behavior, according to SDT?
Overjustification and more extrinsic focus
Greater autonomy and deeper interest
Stable intrinsic motivation increase
Immediate shift to amotivation
Match each subtype with the correct description of external regulation within organismic integration theory.
Identified regulation: valued means to an end
External regulation: little or no choice
Introjected regulation: avoid guilt
Integrated regulation: aligned with personal beliefs
Basic psychological needs theory predicts well-being based on which condition?
Satisfaction of autonomy, competence, relatedness
Absence of failure or negative feedback
Frequency of tangible rewards received
Achievement of extrinsic performance goals
Which statement about goal contents theory is most accurate?
Goal type is unrelated to well-being
Intrinsic and extrinsic goals are identical
Intrinsic goals relate to greater well-being
Extrinsic goals always enhance well-being
Relationships motivation theory argues what about positive interpersonal interactions?
They depend solely on rewards
They mainly serve extrinsic aims
They are optional but pleasant
They are essential for well-being
Which statement best captures self-determination in motivation?
Avoiding tasks to reduce negative emotions
Following strict rules set by authorities
Needing fewer external motivators to persist
Relying mostly on external rewards to act
On the motivation spectrum, which end is opposite to intrinsic motivation?
Integrated regulation by identity
Amotivation with lack of motivation
Identified regulation with value
Introjected regulation through guilt
A student practices daily because winning prizes is required. Which regulation best fits?
Extrinsic regulation by external demands
Introjected regulation to avoid guilt
Identified regulation valuing importance
Integrated regulation aligning with self
A runner trains to avoid feeling ashamed for skipping. Which regulation is illustrated?
Identified regulation for importance
Intrinsic motivation for enjoyment
Extrinsic regulation by outside rules
Introjected regulation to avoid guilt
An athlete continues a sport because it feels personally important. Which regulation is this?
Integrated regulation matching identity
Amotivation without clear intention
Identified regulation valuing significance
Extrinsic regulation from rewards
Participation that aligns with one’s sense of self reflects which regulation?
Extrinsic regulation by external forces
Introjected regulation avoiding guilt
Integrated regulation linked to identity
Identified regulation for importance
Which description best defines intrinsic motivation?
Acting only because of external rewards
Acting because the task seems important
Doing an activity mainly for enjoyment
Participating to avoid negative feelings
Which set correctly lists the three basic psychological needs in SDT?
Autonomy, competence, relatedness
Belonging, safety, self-efficacy
Mastery, power, affiliation
Security, esteem, self-actualization
Autonomy primarily refers to which experience?
Feeling accepted by a community
Feeling in control of your life
Feeling skilled at a task
Feeling motivated by rewards
Which need is most directly supported when feedback helps someone feel capable?
Autonomy for choice and control
Amotivation for indifference
Competence for effectiveness
Relatedness for belonging
Which statement best captures why studying motivation matters in sport and exercise?
It predicts exact performance outcomes for games
It replaces the need for coaching strategies entirely
It proves genes are the only success factor
It explains why we act in training and fitness
Who benefits from understanding reasons for motivation in sport and exercise?
Coaches seeking to energize teams
Average people maintaining health
Athletes during practice and competition
Referees enforcing game rules
Self-determination theory includes which paired components?
Intrinsic and extrinsic components
Biological and mechanical components
Cognitive and behavioral components
Organismic and dialectic components
According to the mini-theories framework, which set lists only mini-theories of self-determination?
Cognitive evaluation theory
Social dominance theory
Organismic integration theory
Goal contents theory
In cognitive evaluation theory, which needs directly fuel intrinsic motivation?
Autonomy and competence needs
Status and approval needs
Power and dominance needs
Arousal and novelty needs
Which external factor is most likely to reduce intrinsic motivation via the over-justification effect?
Supportive feedback from peers
Challenging tasks matched to skills
Controlling rewards for performance
Opportunities for self-directed practice
Which statements describe how external factors shape intrinsic motivation in sport?
Amotivating events can lower engagement
Controlling events can undermine inner interest
Social settings can change perceived competence
Punishment always strengthens inner drive
A coach wants to protect athletes’ intrinsic motivation. Which strategy aligns best with cognitive evaluation theory?
Provide choices and competence feedback
Use only monetary bonuses for effort
Emphasize constant external surveillance
Rotate tasks randomly without input
Which statement best describes introjected regulation within extrinsic motivation?
Behavior to gain external rewards only
Behavior to avoid guilt or shame feelings
Behavior because the activity feels important
Behavior because it aligns with core identity
A student completes homework because it feels personally important for future goals. Which type of regulation is this?
Identified regulation
Introjected regulation
Amotivated regulation
Extrinsic regulation
Which pair correctly matches the regulation type with its defining feature?
Extrinsic regulation — driven only by external
Introjected regulation — pursuing positive enjoyment
Identified regulation — activity feels important
Integrated regulation — activity feels part of the self
Which scenario best illustrates integrated regulation?
Running for fun without any external reasons
Running to silence guilt about being inactive
Running because fitness aligns with one’s identity
Running only to win prizes from races
In an autonomy-supportive environment, which combination is most typical?
Personal goals and values are supported
Emotions are acknowledged and supported
Choices with reasonable guidelines are given
Pressure and coercion are frequently used
Which feature most clearly distinguishes a controlling environment from an autonomy-supportive one?
Support for emotions and personal values
Use of strict guidelines with incentives and consequences
Lack of structure with no consequences for actions
Provision of choices with reasonable guidelines
Which characteristics define an amotivating environment?
Actions have no consequence
Strict guidelines are enforced
No structure is present
No support is provided
Arrange the following from least to most internalized regulation: integrated, extrinsic, identified, introjected.
Introjected, extrinsic, identified, integrated
Extrinsic, introjected, identified, integrated
Identified, extrinsic, integrated, introjected
Integrated, identified, introjected, extrinsic
Which set lists the three needs in Basic Psychological Needs Theory?
Safety, esteem, belongingness
Autonomy, competence, relatedness
Autonomy, mastery, achievement
Competence, power, recognition
A student chooses goals for personal growth, community, and health. Which label best fits these goals within Goal Contents Theory?
Avoidance-driven orientation
Performance-only orientation
Extrinsic goal orientation
Intrinsic goal orientation
Which statements describe how Relationships Motivation Theory links relatedness to motivation?
Relatedness is unnecessary when competence is extremely high
Supportive relationships strengthen intrinsic motivation within teams
Quality relationships rely on mutual respect, care, and connection
Relatedness channels the effects of autonomy and competence into relationships
A coach emphasizes athlete choice, skill feedback, and team bonding. Which need is the primary focus for team cohesion in Relationships Motivation Theory?
Competence as the sole factor
Autonomy as the only driver
Relatedness as the key connector
Recognition as the main factor
In a study group, respect, care, and connection are prioritized. What motivational outcome is most likely?
Increased dependence on rewards
Stronger intrinsic motivation
Weaker autonomy satisfaction
Decline in team performance
Which coaching behavior is most likely to reduce athletes’ motivation over time?
Showing warm care and personal attention
Offering constructive, specific skill feedback
Inviting athletes to share tactical decisions
Taking away athlete autonomy during training
A coach wants to foster autonomy-supportive climate. Which actions fit this approach?
Give constructive feedback on skills
Use only punishment for mistakes
Maintain warm, caring attitudes
Include players in decision making
Understand athletes’ points of view
Which feedback style best supports athlete motivation and skill growth?
General praise without specifics
Constructive feedback tied to skills
Public criticism after errors
Ignoring technique to boost confidence
Which combination most helps individuals adhere to exercise long-term?
Switch activities randomly each week
Exercise with a consistent buddy
Rely only on willpower when tired
Work with a supportive coach
Choose an activity that feels right
A team’s motivation has dipped after the coach centralized all decisions and stopped hearing athletes. What is the most appropriate first step to restore motivation?
Schedule more mandatory team meetings
Offer prizes for top performers only
Increase drills and conditioning volume
Reintroduce athlete input into decisions
