The Power of Motivation: Crash Course Psychology #17
<div>Feeling motivated? Even if you are, do you know why? The story of Aaron Ralston can tell us a lot about motivation. In this episode of Crash Course Psychology, Hank tells us Ralston's story, as well as 4 theories of motivation and some evolutionary perspectives on motivation. <br> <br> Want more videos about psychology? Check out our sister channel SciShow Psych at <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.youtube.com/scishowpsych">https://www.youtube.com/scishowpsych</a>! <br> <br> --<br> Chapters: <br> Introduction: Motivation 00:00<br> What is Motivation? 1:08<br> Evolutionary Perspective: Instincts 1:29<br> Drive-Reduction Theory: Homeostasis & Incentives 2:37<br> Optimal Arousal 3:39<br> Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs 4:49<br> How Sex Motivates Us 5:29<br> How Hunger Motivates Us 6:32<br> Effects of Hunger & Starvation 7:59<br> How Social Belonging Motivates Us 9:33<br> Review & Credits 10:34<br> --<br> Crash Course is on Patreon! You can support us directly by signing up at <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.patreon.com/crashcourse">http://www.patreon.com/crashcourse</a><br> <br> Want to find Crash Course elsewhere on the internet?<br> Facebook - <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.facebook.com/YouTubeCrashCourse">http://www.facebook.com/YouTubeCrashCourse</a><br> Twitter - <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.twitter.com/TheCrashCourse">http://www.twitter.com/TheCrashCourse</a><br> Instagram - <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.instagram.com/thecrashcourse/">https://www.instagram.com/thecrashcourse/</a><br> <br> CC Kids: <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.youtube.com/crashcoursekids">http://www.youtube.com/crashcoursekids</a></div>