Autonomy refers to which description?

• A. Having control of situation, choosing to do something
• B. Connection with others
• C. Seeing actual benefits of doing it
• D. Enjoyment, fun, pleasure of doing it

Answer: (A)

Autonomy is about having control over your actions and choosing to act. It means you decide, based on your own values or goals, what to do rather than being pushed or dictated by others. For example, choosing to study for a test because you want to improve yourself illustrates autonomy. The other descriptions describe related ideas but not autonomy itself: connection with others reflects social bonds, seeing actual benefits is about recognizing outcomes or usefulness, and enjoyment refers to intrinsic interest. These can influence motivation, but autonomy specifically centers on self-direction and volition.