People who:

  1. Take responsibility
  2. Act according to personal values
  3. Are internally motivated

are self-determined.

Those who:

  1. Blame others
  2. Seek only external approval
  3. Feel like victims

are not self-determined.

In Simple Words

Self-Determination Theory suggests that when people have autonomy, feel competent, and experience relatedness, they are more intrinsically motivated, leading to greater engagement and well-being.

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