If a Person's Basic Psychological Needs Are Frustrated, Self-Determination Theory

Multiple Choice

If a person's basic psychological needs are frustrated, self-determination theory predicts that he or she will:

A) be unable to address "higher" needs and motives, such as psychological needs and self-fulfillment needs.
B) compensate with substitute needs or with defensive or maladaptive behaviors.
C) score in the below-average range on the Thematic Apperception Test.
D) experience an overall decline in achievement and competence motivation.