title: [Intrinsic motivation: a new direction of understanding and treatment of schizophrenia?].
abstract: While diagnosing schizophrenia, clinicians focus on feeling the quality and nature of the internal motivation of patients. This motivational quality was theoretically conceptualized by Self Determination Theory (SDT). In this article we will review some of the basics of this theory, which focuses on motivational variables assessing behavior on an internal-external axis. Then, we will review prominent findings in the topic of using SDT concepts for the treatment of schizophrenia. The next stage will include a discussion as to the relationship between intrinsic and extrinsic motivators as well as possible neuroanatomy of these behavioral variables. Finally, directions for research will be offered in the field of schizophrenia diagnosis and treatment.
authors.affiliation: Laboratory of Imaging and brain stimulation, Kfar Shaul Hospital, Jerusalem Center for Mental Health.
authors.forename: Maayan
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Wertman
authors.affiliation: The Jerusalem Mental Health Center, Eitanim-Kfar Shaul Hospitals.
authors.forename: Leon
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Grunhaus
authors.affiliation: Day Care Unit and the Laboratory of Imaging and Brain Stimulation, Kfar Shaul hospital, Jerusalem Center for Mental Health.
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Israeli
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007389:Internal-External Control; D009042:Motivation; D011582:Psychological Theory; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy; D012565:Schizophrenic Psychology