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Edward Deci

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American psychologist known for research on human motivation.

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Birth Date
1942-10-14 1
Birth Year
1942 1
Death Date
2026-02-14 1
Death Year
2026 1
Birthplace
Palmyra, New York, U.S. 1
Death Place
Rochester, New York, U.S. 1
Nationality / Culture
American 1
Defining Contribution
With Richard Ryan, formally introduced self-determination theory in 1985, identifying autonomy, competence and relatedness as universal psychological needs underlying intrinsic motivation and well-being. 2
Notable Work
Self-determination theory (with Richard Ryan) 1
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Theories and Concepts Developed

Self-Determination Theory, Theories and Concepts
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1. Wikipedia: Edward L. Deci
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Rochester, New York, U.S.
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1. Wikipedia: Edward L. Deci
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He was well known in psychology for his theories of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and basic psychological needs which he had been researching for 40 years.
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2. Wikipedia: Self-Determination Theory
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SDT is a macro theory of human motivation and personality regarding individuals' innate tendencies toward growth and innate psychological needs.
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