Hi, I'm Carrie Anne, and welcome to Crash Course Computer Science! So, over the course of this series, we've focused almost exclusively on computers - the circuits and algorithms that make them tick.

Research in student motivation suggests that when three innate basic needs are met (autonomy, competence, belonging), learners can become engaged in actual learning (Reeve, 2012; Ryan & Deci, 2000).

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.