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The needs are equally important and all must be reasonably satisfied if individuals are to fulfill their biological destiny.

All individuals are driven by genetically transmitted needs that serve as instructions for attempting to live their lives ( Glasser, 2010). In other words, no behavior is caused by any situation or person outside of the individual.

It means that we have more control than some people might believe and that we are responsible for the choices we make.Ĭhoice theory is based on the assumption that all behavior represents constant attempt to satisfy one or more of five basic inborn needs. This does not mean that we have unlimited choice or that outside information is irrelevant as we choose how to behave. Another major concept in Choice Theory is the notion that we always have some choice about how to behave. The Basic Needs which provide the foundation for all motivation are: to be loving and connected to others to achieve a sense of competence and personal power to act with a degree of freedom and autonomy to experience joy and fun and to survive. Our “Quality World Pictures,” these internally created notions of how we would like things to be, are related to certain Basic Needs built into the genetic structure of every human being. What drive our behavior are internally developed notions of what is most important and satisfying to us. Choice Theory teaches that outside events never “make” us to do anything. While other theories suggest that outside events “cause” us to behave in certain predictable ways. A central aspect of Choice Theory is the belief that we are internally motivated (Glasser, 1986). It was based on these theories that Glasser developed Choice Theory (Sharf, 2004)Ĭhoice theory provides an explanation of motivation which is markedly different from what many of us have been taught. Relationships can be healed, and needs can be met, with respect, love, and mutual satisfaction.

Choice theory william glasser epub download torrent