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social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > the self > self-determination theory

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self-determination theory  

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  • Self-determination theory (SDT) is a theory of motivation. This entry explains the theory in terms of the basic tenets that define intrinsic and extrinsic motivations. [Source: Encyclopedia of Health Communication; Self-Determination Theory]

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