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The Power of Motivation: Crash Course Psychology #17

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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. Want more videos about psychology? Check out our sister channel SciShow Psych at    / scishowpsych  ! -- Chapters: Introduction: Motivation 00:00 What is Motivation? 1:08 Evolutionary Perspective: Instincts 1:29 Drive-Reduction Theory: Homeostasis & Incentives 2:37 Optimal Arousal 3:39 Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs 4:49 How Sex Motivates Us 5:29 How Hunger Motivates Us 6:32 Effects of Hunger & Starvation 7:59 How Social Belonging Motivates Us 9:33 Review & Credits 10:34 -- Crash Course is on Patreon! You can support us directly by signing up at   / crashcourse   Want to find Crash Course elsewhere on the internet? Facebook -   / youtubecrashcourse   Twitter -   / thecrashcourse   Instagram -   / thecrashcourse   CC Kids:    / crashcoursekids   ...more
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The Power of Motivation: Crash Course Psychology #17
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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. Want more videos about psychology? Check out our sister channel SciShow Psych at    / scishowpsych  ! -- Chapters: Introduction: Motivation 00:00 What is Motivation? 1:08 Evolutionary Perspective: Instincts 1:29 Drive-Reduction Theory: Homeostasis & Incentives 2:37 Optimal Arousal 3:39 Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs 4:49 How Sex Motivates Us 5:29 How Hunger Motivates Us 6:32 Effects of Hunger & Starvation 7:59 How Social Belonging Motivates Us 9:33 Review & Credits 10:34 -- Crash Course is on Patreon! You can support us directly by signing up at   / crashcourse   Want to find Crash Course elsewhere on the internet? Facebook -   / youtubecrashcourse   Twitter -   / thecrashcourse   Instagram -   / thecrashcourse   CC Kids:    / crashcoursekids  

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