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title: "Self-Determination Theory"
tags: psychology needs permanent-notes
date: 2021-01-06 20:50:37
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# Self-Determination Theory

The theory states that, besides our physical needs, evolution's also given us 3 main psychological needs.
- Autonomy (or Authenticity): You choose your life, according to what you value, with fully informed consent. You're not forced by others, your inner demons, or bad habits. You know thyself.
- Relatedness: You care about others, others care about you. Your social world is mostly just and fair. You contribute to the physical/psychological needs of people outside yourself. ("Relatedness" is similar to Belongingness & Self-Transcendence)
- Competence (or Challenge): You push your capacities to the fullest, and grow them even further. You do good work, try new things, experience art, understand, learn, and play. ("Competence" is similar to Self-Actualization, [[Flow State]], & [[Arete]])

[Source](https://www.patreon.com/posts/whats-nicky-very-37796972)

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