Leo, age four, builds projects with Lego blocks. He now compares his Lego projects with elaborate models that are pictured in Lego handbooks. Leo is now in the ____ phase of mastery motivation.

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In the use of standards phase, individuals compare their own performance to external standards or models. This is what Leo does when he compares his Lego projects with the models in the Lego handbooks. The approval-seeking phase involves seeking praise or recognition from others, the self-reflective role-taking phase involves considering others' perspectives, and joy in mastery involves experiencing enjoyment from the process of mastering a task or skill.

Leo, Age Four, Builds Projects with Lego Blocks