Autonomy is the most important psychological need
DISCUSSION 6 PROMPTDISCUSSION 6 PROMPT
Begin by returning to the reflection question posted at the very top of this week's Blackboard page. How did you respond? Tell us one basic psychological need you believed (or guessed) is most important. Why did this come to mind for you?
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Consider the three needs of autonomy, competence, and relatedness as they are discussed in SDT. Explain a connection between at least one of these needs and a concept or theme from previous units. Weeks 1 and 2 are always good foundations to return to if you're stuck! Look for the bold words :)
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Choose one of the pillars of health or a specific health condition. How can understanding SDT help you create positive behavior change in this area or issue, for yourself or others?
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Notice that your entire post will be 5-7 sentences long! Write a draft that's longer, to capture your ideas, then edit to make each sentence count.
Autonomy is the most important psychological need because it allows people to act or do things based on their understanding. When we consider a concept such as mental well-being, autonomy assists in creating an enabling environment where people can choose what to do without any external pressure, this implies that every ac...