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Ten-year-old Benjamin is often nervous about bringing report cards home to his parents. Although his parents say they love him, he feels that they only really love him when he obtains excellent grades in school. Based on the theory developed by Carl Rogers, Benjamin perceives his parents' affection as

A) conditional, and he is likely to develop congruence in his self-concept.
B) unconditional, and he is likely to develop incongruence in his self-concept.
C) unconditional, and he is likely to develop congruence in his self-concept.
D) conditional, and he is likely to develop incongruence in his self-concept.

Conditional Affection

Conditional affection is an emotional response or feeling of love that is dependent on the other person meeting certain conditions or expectations.

Congruence

The quality of agreeing, being in harmony, or corresponding directly with something else; often used in psychology to describe alignment between an individual’s self-perception and reality.

Self-Concept

An individual's comprehensive understanding and awareness of themselves, encompassing self-image, self-esteem, and the attitudes one holds about oneself.

  • Determine the prerequisites for cultivating a congruent self-concept as outlined by Carl Rogers.
  • Comprehend the differences between conditional and unconditional love and their impact on self-concept development.
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