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Unit 7 – Motivation, Emotion, and Personality
Topic 7.1
What change in perspective did Self-Determination Theory bring to theories of motivation?
It defined motivation as a purely biological process.
It postulated that fear is the primary motivator for people's actions.
It suggested that external rewards undermine internal drive for tasks.
It emphasized the role of autonomy, competence, and relatedness in motivation.
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