Fifteen-year-old Aneesh loves building models of antique cars from kits he buys at the local hobby shop. He prides himself on his close attention to detail and meticulous workmanship. Without any assistance or encouragement from his parents, he makes sure to put every piece in its proper location, wipes off any excess glue so that all surfaces are clean and smooth, carefully applies the decals in the exact spots they need to be, and so on. "I'm a really careful guy," he says, "and my work reflects on my skill as a model builder." If we apply the four steps that characterize internalized motivation to Aneesh's self-regulation in model-building, we would say that he is at the _______ step.

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Aneesh's behavior shows integration, the highest level of internalized motivation, where activities are done out of genuine interest and are fully assimilated into one's identity and values, reflecting a deep personal commitment and enjoyment in the task itself.

Fifteen-Year-Old Aneesh Loves Building Models of Antique Cars from Kits