The Self-Determination Theory assumes that humans are innately oriented to growth and health, and that promotion of a person's competence, autonomy, relatedness, and other supportive traits enables this "natural" tendency to shape behavior. From which branch of psychology does this idea derive?
A) Behaviorist psychology
B) Cognitive psychology
C) Ecological psychology
D) Humanistic psychology

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Self-Determination Theory is rooted in Humanistic psychology, which emphasizes personal growth and the fulfillment of human potential.

The Self-Determination Theory Assumes That Humans Are Innately Oriented to Growth