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Self Determination Theory
Self–determination Theory emphasizes seeking the best and healthiest way to grow. Self–determination theory consists of autonomy, competence
and relatedness, and when these needs are met by someone, they feel motivated for action and feel positive emotions toward themselves and their
goals. (Intrinsic motivation). Autonomy is the feeling of freedom of choice, and ability to make decisions for self. Competence is how capable one
feels, being confident in their actions, and relatedness means the connection that one feels towards and with others. For students in an educational
environment, they are more likely to succeed and do better if they have an intrinsic motivational approach to their studies. One thing that can be
changed or encouraged...show more content...
When we think business, we think more of a business man. There was an assumption that men are better than women at mathematical skills, when
that is not the case. Women actually tend to underestimate their mathematical skills on surveys when they know they are being compared to other
male students. Jobs such as engineers, computer manufacturers, mathematicians are viewed more of a male job and they all involve strength in
mathematics. Classes that focus on the area of one of those jobs, will likely consist more of men than female. The environmental stressor in this
situation being that if more men are in the field, it must mean they are slightly better and that those job skills come more naturally to them.
Therefore, when surveyed among other male students, women fell under the pressure of these social factors, but when tested, they are just as
smart as men in regards to their math
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Self Determination Theory

  • 1. Self Determination Theory Self–determination Theory emphasizes seeking the best and healthiest way to grow. Self–determination theory consists of autonomy, competence and relatedness, and when these needs are met by someone, they feel motivated for action and feel positive emotions toward themselves and their goals. (Intrinsic motivation). Autonomy is the feeling of freedom of choice, and ability to make decisions for self. Competence is how capable one feels, being confident in their actions, and relatedness means the connection that one feels towards and with others. For students in an educational environment, they are more likely to succeed and do better if they have an intrinsic motivational approach to their studies. One thing that can be changed or encouraged...show more content... When we think business, we think more of a business man. There was an assumption that men are better than women at mathematical skills, when that is not the case. Women actually tend to underestimate their mathematical skills on surveys when they know they are being compared to other male students. Jobs such as engineers, computer manufacturers, mathematicians are viewed more of a male job and they all involve strength in mathematics. Classes that focus on the area of one of those jobs, will likely consist more of men than female. The environmental stressor in this situation being that if more men are in the field, it must mean they are slightly better and that those job skills come more naturally to them. Therefore, when surveyed among other male students, women fell under the pressure of these social factors, but when tested, they are just as smart as men in regards to their math Get more content on HelpWriting.net