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Choice theory

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Choice Theory is based on the idea that all behavior is purposeful and motivated by the desire to satisfy five basic inborn needs: survival, belonging, power, freedom, and fun. The theory proposes that people develop a "Quality World" of wants and needs that motivates their behavior. It also asserts that external control destroys relationships, so building relationships is key to motivating behavior change and performance. While Choice Theory aims to explain human motivation and behavior, some criticisms argue it may understate psychological challenges and lacks evidence from clinical trials.

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Choice Theory

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The Ten Axioms of Choice Theory 1. The only person whose behavior we can control is our own. 2. All we can give another person is information. 3. All long-lasting psychological problems are relationship problems. 4. The problem relationship is always part of our present life. 5. What happened in the past has everything to do with what we are today, but we can only satisfy our basic needs right now and plan to continue satisfying them in the future. 6. We can only satisfy our needs by satisfying the pictures in our Quality World. 7. All we do is behave. 8. All behavior is Total Behavior and is made up of four components: acting, thinking, feeling and physiology. 9. All Total Behavior is chosen, but we only have direct control over the acting and thinking components. We can only control our feeling and physiology indirectly through how we choose to act and think. 10. All Total Behavior is designated by verbs and named by the part that is the most recognizable.

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Basic Idea of Choice theory Choice theory is based on the assumption that all behavior represents the individual’s constant attempt to satisfy one or more of the five basic inborn needs. The five basic needs are as follows A. The need to survive B. The need to belong C. The need to gain power D. The need to be free E. The need to have fun

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“External control” doesn’t work because it “destroys relationships” Therefore, in order to improve student performance, we should not coerce or force, we should build relationships to motivate the production of quality work.

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Criticisms of Choice Theory May understate role of psychological challenges. “…relies on a core group of antiestablishment authors.” “[lack] of randomized clinical trials demonstrating the success of his teachings.” Ignores group psychology Are children’s brains developed enough to have real choice? References: White, C. (2005). Warning: Psychiatry Can Be Hazardous to Your Mental Health. Primary Care Companion to The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, 7(2), 76.

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Choice Theory 5 Key Concepts ● Basic Needs -All behavior is purposeful, motivated by our incessant desire to satisfy the basic needs woven into our genes ● The Quality World -Each of us develops a unique Quality World, the source of all motivation.

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Choice Theory 5 Key Concepts ● Reality and Perception -Even though we all live in the Real World, Choice Theory contends that what matters is our perception of reality ● Comparing Place -Our brain continually compares two images: 1. our perception of reality 2. our Quality World picture of what we want at that moment

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Choice Theory 5 Key Concepts ● Total Theory -All behavior has four components: 1. acting 2. thinking 3. feeling 4. physiology When we change any one component of behavior, the other components change as well.

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Choice Theory in the Classroom

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References B. Sullo (2011). Choice Theory. Retrieved from http://www.funderstanding.com/educators/choice-theory/

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  • 2. The Ten Axioms of Choice Theory 1. The only person whose behavior we can control is our own. 2. All we can give another person is information. 3. All long-lasting psychological problems are relationship problems. 4. The problem relationship is always part of our present life. 5. What happened in the past has everything to do with what we are today, but we can only satisfy our basic needs right now and plan to continue satisfying them in the future. 6. We can only satisfy our needs by satisfying the pictures in our Quality World. 7. All we do is behave. 8. All behavior is Total Behavior and is made up of four components: acting, thinking, feeling and physiology. 9. All Total Behavior is chosen, but we only have direct control over the acting and thinking components. We can only control our feeling and physiology indirectly through how we choose to act and think. 10. All Total Behavior is designated by verbs and named by the part that is the most recognizable.
  • 3. Basic Idea of Choice theory Choice theory is based on the assumption that all behavior represents the individual’s constant attempt to satisfy one or more of the five basic inborn needs. The five basic needs are as follows A. The need to survive B. The need to belong C. The need to gain power D. The need to be free E. The need to have fun
  • 4. “External control” doesn’t work because it “destroys relationships” Therefore, in order to improve student performance, we should not coerce or force, we should build relationships to motivate the production of quality work.
  • 5. Criticisms of Choice Theory May understate role of psychological challenges. “…relies on a core group of antiestablishment authors.” “[lack] of randomized clinical trials demonstrating the success of his teachings.” Ignores group psychology Are children’s brains developed enough to have real choice? References: White, C. (2005). Warning: Psychiatry Can Be Hazardous to Your Mental Health. Primary Care Companion to The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, 7(2), 76.
  • 6. Choice Theory 5 Key Concepts ● Basic Needs -All behavior is purposeful, motivated by our incessant desire to satisfy the basic needs woven into our genes ● The Quality World -Each of us develops a unique Quality World, the source of all motivation.
  • 7. Choice Theory 5 Key Concepts ● Reality and Perception -Even though we all live in the Real World, Choice Theory contends that what matters is our perception of reality ● Comparing Place -Our brain continually compares two images: 1. our perception of reality 2. our Quality World picture of what we want at that moment
  • 8. Choice Theory 5 Key Concepts ● Total Theory -All behavior has four components: 1. acting 2. thinking 3. feeling 4. physiology When we change any one component of behavior, the other components change as well.
  • 9. Choice Theory in the Classroom
  • 10. References B. Sullo (2011). Choice Theory. Retrieved from http://www.funderstanding.com/educators/choice-theory/