According to self-determination theory, what type of motivation explains the student's effort in school when the student says, "I try so hard so I won't feel guilty or ashamed of myself."?
A)external regulation
B)identified regulation
C)intrinsic motivation
D)introjected regulation

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Introjected regulation, a form of extrinsic motivation, explains the student's effort in school to avoid feelings of guilt or shame. This type of motivation involves taking in an external regulation but not fully accepting it as one's own, leading to actions driven by internal pressures.

According to Self-Determination Theory, What Type of Motivation Explains the Student's