Table of Contents:
  • Pt. 1. Background. An introduction
  • Conceptualizations of intrinsic motivation and self-determination
  • - Pt. 2. Self-determination theory. Cognitive evaluation theory : perceived causality and perceived competence
  • Cognitive evaluation theory : interpersonal communication and intrapersonal regulation
  • Toward and organismic integration theory : motivation and development
  • Causality orientations theory : personality influences on motivation
  • Pt. 3. Alternative approaches. Operant and attributional theories
  • Information-processing theories
  • Pt. 4. Applications and implications. Education
  • Psychotherapy
  • Work
  • Sports.