Self-determination theory
Write a paper 3–5 page paper that applies self-determination theory and related concepts to a problem related to motivation and performance.
Introduction
What drives one person to persevere through challenges when others may give up? What do our perceptions of ourselves have to do with perseverance? Can our self-perceptions affect us without our awareness?
For this assessment, you will explore human psychological needs and how they shape motivation.
Overview
For this assessment, you’ll write a 3–5 page paper that applies self-determination theory and related concepts to a problem related to motivation and performance.
For this assessment, choose one problem area from the first list below to explore and then apply self-determination theory and related concepts to recommend a way to intervene in the problem.
In other words, how can a person apply self-determination to help themselves toward a better outcome in a specific area?
First, select one of the problem areas that affect human motivation and performance:
Procrastination.
Overeating.
Poor sleep (from stress, worry, hypervigilance, and so forth).
Then select at least one of the following areas related to self-determination that could be applied to intervene with the motivation problem:
Competence.
Connection or relatedness.
Autonomy.
In addition to the areas above, the following concepts related to self-determination theory may appear in your reading:
Self-regulation.
Internal or intrinsic motivation.
External or extrinsic motivation.
Self-handicapping.
You are not required to include all of these concepts, but addressing one or more of them is appropriate as you discuss the selected problem area, the theory supporting your discussion, and related research on self-determination.
