Even though she makes a good salary, Maria feels like she can't make any decisions on her own and always needs to check in with her manager before proceeding with a project. According to self-determination theory, how can you characterize Maria's motivation?

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According to self-determination theory, individuals who feel like they need to constantly seek approval or permission from others before making decisions are not intrinsically motivated. They may have extrinsic motivation in the form of a salary or other external rewards, but their sense of autonomy and self-direction is low. Therefore, choice A is the best answer.

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