Curated OER
Needs and Wants
Students examine the difference between psychological needs and wants to control spending.
California State University
California State University: Curiosity and Exploration
California State University student research into the psychological theories of curiosity and what motivates people to do what they do.
California State University
Curiosity and Exploration
This student research paper looks into the concept of curiosity. This paper focuses on how a curious mind is formed, the effects of exploration, and theories of exploration.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Test Prep: Mcat: Behavior: Motivation and Attitudes: Motivation Article
Explains the basic theories of motivation.
Other
Instructional Design: Creativity
This article provides a short introduction into some of the psychological views concerning curiosity. It provides a long list of references for further research.