Which of the following theories proposes that people prefer to feel they have control over their actions, so anything that makes a previously enjoyed task feel more like an obligation than a freely chosen activity will undermine motivation? a) two-factor theory

b) goal setting theory

c) motivation-hygiene theory

d) self-serving theory

e) self-determination theory

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Caiden Doyle

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7 November, 01:26

Which of the following theories proposes that people prefer to feel they have control over their actions, so anything that makes a previously enjoyed task feel more like an obligation than a freely chosen activity will undermine motivation? a) two-factor theory

b) goal setting theory

c) motivation-hygiene theory

d) self-serving theory

e) self-determination theory

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Areli Roach · Answer 1

e) Self-determination Theory

Explanation:

When People prefer to feel they have control over their actions and anything that makes a previously enjoyed task feel more like an obligation than a freely chosen activity will undermine motivation is termed as self-determination theory. It is a macro theory which was emerged in 1970s from intrinsic and extrinsic motives study. It is related to human personality and motivation which focuses on human's need for growth. It proposes that human beings are encouraged and motivated to grow by 3 psychological and innate needs which need for connection, competence and autonomy.