The Value of Having A Transcendent Purpose for Learning

School is the ultimate marshmallow test. School requires doing lots of things in the short-term that are less fun than what you could be doing, but lead to better long-term outcomes. After all, studying for an exam is less fun than watching YouTube videos. read more
Source: Psychology Today Parenting Center - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tags: Education Parenting college extrinsic motivation grit high school homework intrinsic motivation learning middle school purpose self-control self-interest self-transcendent purpose video games YouTube Source Type: news