Psychology
What Factors Contribute to Intrinsic Motivation in Students?
Quick fact
Self-Determination Theory, developed by Edward Deci and Richard Ryan, shows that fulfilling three basic psychological needs—autonomy, competence, and relatedness—is the key to sustaining intrinsic motivation.
Why this is interesting
Why do some students dive into challenging problems for fun, while others need constant rewards? The answer lies not in what we give them, but in what we allow them to feel.