Integrated regulation describes behaving in a way that is consistent with other goals and values.

• A. Integrated Regulation
• B. Identified Regulation
• C. External Regulation
• D. Intrinsic Motivation

Answer: (A)

Integrated regulation is about actions that are aligned with your broader goals and values and become part of who you see yourself to be. In this level of motivation, the reason you do something isn’t just external rewards or internal push for enjoyment; it has been assimilated into your self-concept. You’re choosing the behavior because it fits with other commitments, beliefs, and aspects of your identity, so the activity feels like it’s a natural extension of who you are.

For example, you might study diligently not just to get a grade, but because being a competent, responsible learner is part of your sense of self and aligns with long‑term career goals. That alignment with values and identity is what distinguishes integrated regulation from other forms of motivation. It’s more autonomous than external or introjected regulation, and it’s different from intrinsic motivation, which is driven by inherent enjoyment of the activity itself.