Axiomempiricalv1
The three basic psychological needs are autonomy,
The three basic psychological needs are autonomy, competence, and relatedness, and behavior satisfying these needs is more persistent and satisfying than behavior motivated by external rewards.
Why This Is an Axiom
This is Deci and Ryan's self-determination theory, foundational and empirical. The three needs are discovered through research, not derived from other principles. This is bedrock motivation science that the curriculum builds upon.