Which motivational phenomenon explains why some people base their behavior on inner guides and self-determined forces while others base their behavior on social guides and environmental incentives?

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Causality orientations theory, part of Self-Determination Theory, explains differences in people's motivations and behaviors based on whether they are more autonomously motivated (inner guides) or controlled by external factors (social guides and environmental incentives).

Which Motivational Phenomenon Explains Why Some People Base Their Behavior