Cognitive Evaluation Theory

Cognitive Evaluation Theory (CET) is one of the six theories composing the self-determination theory put forward by Richard Ryan and Edward Deci. It concerns intrinsic motivation and how external events influence it.

The Theory
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Main theoretical references

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Main examples

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Insights for realist evaluations
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Examples in realist evaluation
Research/evaluation project

(Realist research or evaluation project that has used this theory)


 * Name of the project; the evaluator(s); the funder; timing; link to a relevant website.

Academic publications


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Grey Literature
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