SELF-DETERMINATION AND SELF-REGULATION QUESTIONS

1. Who are the theorists of self-determination theory?

A. Bandura and Sigmund
B. Ryan and Deci
C. Ericson and Locke
D. Piaget and Vygotsky

2. Which of the following is NOT part of the Psychological Needs of a person in Self-
determination theory?
A. Competence
B. Anatomy
C. Motivation
D. Relatedness

3. Which of the following is a feature of a basic psychological need?

A. It is learned
B. It is culture-specific
C. If thwarted it leads to better functioning
D. It is true across time

4. Put yourself in the situation, which of these is the best example of competence?
A. I think my English instructor's demeanor makes it easy for students to ask questions.
B. My English instruction explains the value and the meaning of activities and assignments.
C. I think I sometimes feel a sense of achievement in English class

5. As a person who’s tagging along with other people, which of these are NOT examples of
relatedness?
A. I think my English class has a cooperative atmosphere during pair and group work.
B. I get along with my friends who are in the same English course.
C. I think I can get a satisfying grade in English as with my peers.
D. I think I can survive college without talking to anyone.
6. It is the sense that we control our own lives and choices, are motivated, and can meet our
potential.
A. Self-regulation
B. Self-determination
C. Self-efficacy
D. Self-Goals

7. The self-regulation theory has three main components or stages, which of the following
components or stages where require self-control and other self-regulatory strategies, such as self-
reinforcement or self-punishment, to maintain focus and effort?
A. Forethought Phase
B. Performance or Volitional Phase
C. Self-control Phase
D. Self-reflection or Self-evaluation Phase

8. In this phase, individuals evaluate their performance and reflect on their progress toward their
goals.
A. Forethought Phase
B. Performance or Volitional Phase
C. Self-control Phase
D. Self-reflection or Self-evaluation Phase

9. It is a theory that suggests that people can regulate their behaviors.

A. Self-determination Theory
B. Self-regulatory Theory
C. Goal Theory
D. William Glasser’s Choice Theory

10. Psychological Needs, need that are supported by attempting to grasp and acknowledge the
person's wishes, preferences, and perspectives, conveying an understanding of their point of
view, providing a rationale for engaging in a behavior, and providing a choice in how to behave.
A. Competence
B. Autonomy
C. Relatedness
D. Motivation
ANSWERS TO THE QUESTIONS
1. B
2. B
3. D
4. C
5. D
6. B
7. B
8. D
9. B
10. B