Motivation & Goals
You study because you genuinely want to pass and understand the material.
What is Intrinsic motivation?
You feel accepted by your classmates and comfortable being yourself around them.
Relatedness.
A student joins a mentorship programme to connect with experienced people. Which need does this support
Relatedness
SDT encourages people to make decisions without depending entirely on others. Name this strength.
What is promoting independence?
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You struggle with a subject but practise until you improve.
Competence
Accept (building skills and feeling capable.)
A student feels isolated and believes nobody cares about them. Which psychological need may not be met?
Relatedness.
A student attends a résumé-writing workshop to improve their job skills. Which need does this support?
Competence
Taking responsibility for your decisions can improve this feeling about your abilities.
Self-confidence
You complete an assignment only because your lecturer promised extra marks.
Extrinsic motivation.
Your friend group encourages you to pursue your goals instead of putting you down. How can this affect your motivation?
Supportive relationships can strengthen belonging, confidence, and motivation.
A lecturer lets students choose between creating a video or giving a presentation. Which need does this support?
Autonomy
Poverty and unequal opportunities are examples of this limitation.
What are limited resources?
You want to improve your grades, so you set a small goal to study for 20 minutes each day. How can this help your motivation?
Achievable goals can build competence and confidence.
Why is independence not the same as ignoring everyone else?
Self-determination involves personal choice, but decisions are still influenced by relationships and social responsibilities.
A student has no money to attend their preferred training programme, even though they are motivated. What limitation of self-determination does this illustrate?
Limited resources can prevent people from pursuing their preferred goals.
A student wants to succeed, but financial difficulties, family pressure, and strict rules limit their options. What does this situation teach us about SDT?
Personal motivation matters, but social and environmental circumstances can limit autonomy and opportunities.
Why might someone be more motivated to pursue a goal they personally value than one they are forced to pursue?
Because personal interest and choice can strengthen internal motivation and engagement.
A counsellor listens without judging and helps a client feel understood. Which SDT need does this support?
What is Relatedness
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Name the three basic psychological needs in Self-Determination Theory.
What is Autonomy, competence, and relatedness?
Someone focuses so much on personal freedom that they ignore their responsibilities to family. What possible limitation of self-determination is shown
Excessive individualism
Excessive independence