ABSTRACT
In short, intrinsic motivation cannot constitute a suffi cient and stable motivational basis for schooling in general or a predesigned curriculum in particular. It will . . . encourage an orientation toward activity based on immediate satisfaction rather than on values. Contrary to claims made by some psychologists, intrinsically motivated students will not be consistently motivated. Certain aspects of the curriculum will interest them, while others will not; at times they will study, and at times they will not. Thus, students who rely exclusively on intrinsic motivation are likely to neglect a large part of their schoolwork.
