This theory denotes the fundamental human drive for success and effective functioning within society. Research also indicates that success in life goals has a direct link to psychological well-being across cultures (Deci & Ryan, 2008). Likewise, this theory can be applied to patients visiting a psychologist. In this particular context, it is crucial that patients are self-motivated and are more likely to achieve desired outcomes and change their psychological well-being (Ng, Ntoumanis, Thogersen-Ntoumani, Deci, Ryan, Duda & Williams,