Motivation

Topics

• Intrinsic Motivation
• Extrinsic Motivation
• Instinct Theory
• Arousal Theory
• Drive Reduction Theory
• Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
• Self-Deterimination Theory
• Incentive Theory
• Expectancy-Value Theory
• Opponent-Process Theory
• Procrastination

$\mathrm{motivation}=\frac{\mathrm{expected}\mathrm{value}}{\mathrm{impulsiveness}\cdot \mathrm{delay}}$

• From this Less Wrong thread