Which of the following statements is true of the self-determination theory?
a. It suggests that people are concerned with fulfilling their deficiency needs.
b. It states that people develop their capabilities and potentials primarily due to societal pressures.
c. It states that people are driven by extrinsic motivation.
d. It suggests that people have an innate tendency to express their interests and overcome challenges.
ANS: D
FEEDBACK: A contemporary outgrowth of the essence of Maslow's self-actualization theory is the self-determination theory, which suggests that people have an innate tendency to express their interests, to exercise and develop their capabilities and potentials, and to overcome challenges. Research supporting the notion of self-determination has come from diverse groups such as football players in Australia, teenagers in India and Nigeria, and older women in the United States.
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