Very little is understood as intrinsic to self. Self is projected and lives as though it is in an extrinsic world. Were we a more loving society we would not be so protective and abstracted from self. We would speak openly of the influence of our feelings and understanding. People would respond to this openness with empathy and wisdom for mutual survival.
Public school is so very intellectual and protective and controlling.
This milieu is a strong stimulus for misusing the science of behavior. This happens by ringing bells to break up the learning pattern, by detering socializing except as competition, and by issuing grades rather than allowing pleasure to arise as a consequence to education. There is an alternative. Behaviorists used behaviorism on me to enhance my learning of behavior management. I was shocked.