Facts about Self-Determination Theory

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   Basic Psychological Needs Theory, a mini-theory within Self-Determination Theory, proposes that thwarting autonomy, competence, or relatedness leads to diminished well-being and psychological harm.

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   Cognitive Evaluation Theory, a sub-theory within Self-Determination Theory, addresses how external events like rewards and feedback affect intrinsic motivation.

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   Organismic Integration Theory is one of six mini-theories that together constitute the broader framework of Self-Determination Theory.

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   In Self-Determination Theory, motivation exists on a continuum ranging from amotivation through extrinsic motivation to fully internalized intrinsic motivation.

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   Developed by Edward Deci and Richard Ryan, Self-Determination Theory identifies autonomy, competence, and relatedness as three basic psychological needs essential for motivation.

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