Lesson 10 psy

Questions

1. Self-determination theory is a motivation theory that is not directly discussed in the lecture because it is what is known as a meta-theory, meaning that it combines other theories into a more holistic explanation of motivation. After reading this lesson’s Readings and Resources articles and the lecture, compare and contrast one of the older needs theories with self-determination theory. How do the needs theory fit into the scheme of self-determination theory?
2. Try a similar idea with one of the trait approaches. How does the trait theory fit into the scheme of self-determination theory?
3. As a leader, why might a meta-theory be a useful tool?
4. How might Sandra, the director in our Unit 04 Scenario (Links to an external site.), apply knowledge gained from theoretical research to motivate different members of her team?
5. What need or trait theory concepts do you think help to explain your motivations at work? Share an example or two to illustrate.

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