According to self-determination theory, the extent to which a person's motivation is autonomous or controlled depends on
A)the satisfaction of physiological needs.
B)the satisfaction of basic psychological needs.
C)the satisfaction of growth needs.
D)the satisfaction of lower-level needs.
E)the satisfaction of higher order needs.

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Self-determination theory emphasizes the importance of satisfying basic psychological needs (autonomy, competence, and relatedness) for autonomous motivation, rather than focusing on physiological, growth, lower-level, or higher order needs specifically.

According to Self-Determination Theory, the Extent to Which a Person's