Question

Recently, Miriam’s violin instructor tells her that she has to practice three hours a day for a competition. Although Miriam usually practices more than three hours, she suddenly finds that she enjoys playing a lot less. Self-determination theory suggests that Miriam’s sudden loss of interest happened because

Answer 1

Answer: she no longer feels that she is choosing to practice, her instructor is making the decisions for her

Explanation: self determination theory is a theory of human inspiration or motivation and character that focuses on individuals' inalienable growth tendencies and inborn mental needs. This theory deals with the inspiration driving decisions individuals make without external influence. Self-determination theory suggests that Miriam’s sudden loss of interest happened because she no longer feels that she is choosing to practice, rather her instructor is choosing it for her.