Self-Determination Theory
What are the 3 basic psychological needs in Self-Determination Theory?
Autonomy, competence, relatedness
What type of motivation comes from enjoying an activity itself?
Intrinsic motivation
What part of the Iceberg Model represents what we can directly see?
Visible/observable behavior—what we can see
Your own actions fall into which category?
Control
During which stage do group members experience the most conflict and disagreement as they figure out roles and responsibilities?
Storming
Which SDT need means feeling capable and able to improve at something?
Competence
What type of motivation is driven by rewards, consequences, or outside pressures?
Extrinsic motivation
Are a person's feelings generally above or below the surface of the iceberg?
Below the surface
The weather falls into which category?
Cannot control
What stage occurs when a group first comes together and members are learning about each other and the group's purpose?
Forming
A student is allowed to choose which assignment they complete first. Which SDT need does this support?
Autonomy
A student studies only because they want to earn a certificate. What type of motivation is this?
Extrinsic motivation
A person suddenly stops participating in class. Their lack of participation belongs to what part of the iceberg?
Above the surface
You encourage a friend to apply for a job, but they decide whether to apply. Your role falls into which category?
Influence
A team has finished its project. Members reflect on what they accomplished and what they learned from working together. Which stage are they experiencing?
Adjourning
A student feels capable and has choices but feels disconnected from everyone in class. Which SDT need is missing?
Relatedness
Someone begins exercising because others pressure them but eventually continues because they enjoy exercising. What type of motivation are they developing?
Intrinsic motivation
Someone keeps skipping class. Give three possible below-the-surface factors that could explain the behavior without assuming you know the person's reason.
Examples: stress, fear, family problems, lack of confidence, previous negative experiences, feeling disconnected, frustration, etc.
You interview for a job. You can prepare your answers but cannot decide whether you're hired. The hiring decision belongs to which category?
Cannot control
After several disagreements, a group begins developing trust. Members accept their responsibilities and establish expectations for how they will work together. Which stage is this?
Norming
A worker has supportive coworkers and feels highly skilled, but every decision about their work is made for them. Which SDT need is being undermined?
Autonomy
In the Soma Cube experiments we discussed, what happened to intrinsic motivation when participants expected a reward for an activity they already found interesting?
It decreased
Two students both refuse to present. One fears public speaking; the other believes the assignment is pointless. According to the Iceberg Model, what is the only thing we can directly observe about both students?
Their refusal to present
A group must vote on a decision. You cannot cast anyone else's vote, but you can present information that might change their minds. Where should you focus your energy?
Influence
A group's leader is absent, but the members continue working effectively. They adjust responsibilities themselves, solve unexpected problems, and accomplish their goal without needing additional direction. Which stage has the group reached?
Performing