Which pair of terms is used by Deci and Ryan to describe motivation?
AHot and cold motives
BAutonomous and controlled
CFast and slow motives
DDeep and shallow motives
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Autonomous and controlled
1. Edward Deci and Richard Ryan are self-determination theorists.
2. They distinguish autonomous from controlled motivation.
3. Autonomous means acting because one wants to; controlled means feeling pressured.
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