In the study of motivation, various theories have been proposed to explain why individuals engage in certain behaviors. One particularly influential theory is the Self-Determination Theory (SDT), which posits that people are motivated to grow and change by three innate psychological needs: autonomy, competence, and relatedness. Recently, researchers have been interested in understanding how these needs interact and influence overall well-being and motivation in different contexts. Based on your knowledge of motivational concepts, which of the following scenarios best illustrates the concept of autonomy as defined by the Self-Determination Theory?