Karen often finds the material in her anatomy class confusing and difficult to understand, yet she continues to work hard at mastering it because she knows it will be important for her future career in medicine. If you consider the four steps through which internalized motivation proceeds, then Karen is at least at the _______ step in the process.

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Karen's motivation to master the material despite finding it difficult because she understands its importance for her future career in medicine indicates that she is at the identification step. At this stage, individuals engage in a behavior because they have identified it as personally valuable or important.

Karen Often Finds the Material in Her Anatomy Class Confusing