Richard M. Ryan

ThinkersBorn 1953Psychologist

Works

  • Intrinsic Motivation and Self-Determination in Human Behavior, 1985

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Known for

A clinical psychologist who, with Edward L. Deci, founded self-determination theory, which ties lasting motivation to the needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness.

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