Self-Determination Theory

Trivia

100

What are the two types of motivation?

Extrinsic and intrinsic

200

What are the three psychological needs?

Autonomy, competence, and relatedness

300

Who came up with this theory?

Edward L. Deci and Richard M. Ryan

500

Define intrinsic motivation.

Motivation that is self-determined and associated with personal well-being. They are internal sources of motivation.

Scenarios (Motivation)

100

Your boss will give you a bonus if you successfully launch a new product. What kind of motivation are they fueling?

Extrinsic

200

You exercise because it makes you feel happy and healthy. What kind of motivation is this?

Intrinsic

300

You play football because you love the feeling of winning. What kind of motivation is this?

Extrinsic 

500

You start working at a faster pace in the office because everyone around you is working fast. What kind of motivation is this?

Extrinsic

Scenarios (Psychological needs)

100

Grammarly advertises their product as a tool that helps people improve their writing. Which psychological need are they targeting?

Competence

200

Apple has five colours available for the iPhone 17. Which psychological need are they targeting?

Autonomy

300

A business extends lunch time from 30 minutes to an hour. Which psychological need are they targeting?

Relatedness

500

You clean your room because you value a clean space. Which psychological need is being targeted?

Autonomy