The book Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us (2003), based on studies done at MIT and other universities, argues that human motivation is largel

The book Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us (2003), based on studies done at MIT and other universities, argues that human motivation is largely intrinsic - meaning, beyond external rewards - and is characterized by: - Autonomy — Our desire to be self directed. - Mastery — The urge to get better skills. - Purpose — The desire to do something that has meaning and is important. They seem to map one-for-one with your list above.