Psychologyspeaking topic
Self-determination theory, Deci and Ryan: humans carry three basic needs, autonomy, competence, and relatedness. Why does the feeling of 'I chose this myself' make a task so much easier to do?
— Deci and Ryan, self-determination theory
practice with this topic
Set the timer (5-30 min), take 20 seconds of prep if you like, start talking. Jot your thoughts onto the sticky-note board.
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