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self-determination theory
SELF deh-ter-mih-NAY-shun THEER-ee
sɛlf dɪˌtɜːrmɪˈneɪʃən ˈθɪəriListen
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selfdeterminationtheory
Dictionary meaning
an empirically derived macro-theory of human motivation and personality developed by Edward Deci and Richard Ryan; proposes three basic psychological needs — autonomy, competence, and relatedness — whose satisfaction promotes intrinsic motivation, psychological growth, and well-being; deprivation of these needs leads to diminished functioning; widely applied in education, healthcare, sport, and organizational settings
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