According to self-determination theory,
A)when people have their basic psychological needs satisfied, their motivation will be controlled.
B)when people have their basic physiological needs satisfied, their motivation will be controlled.
C)when people have their basic psychological needs satisfied, their motivation will be autonomous.
D)when people have their basic physiological needs satisfied, their motivation will be autonomous.
E)when people have their basic psychological and physiological needs satisfied, their motivation will be autonomous.

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Self-determination theory posits that when individuals have their basic psychological needs (autonomy, competence, and relatedness) satisfied, their motivation becomes more autonomous, meaning they are more self-motivated and driven by internal factors rather than external controls or pressures.

According to Self-Determination Theory