Ten-Year-Old Benjamin Is Often Nervous About Bringing Report Cards Home

question 39

Multiple Choice

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 Carl Rogers's theory, 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.

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Definitions:

Manipulation By The Press

The influence or control exerted by media organizations to shape public opinion or agenda, often by presenting information in a biased or selective manner.

Do No Harm Principle

An ethical guideline suggesting that actions should not cause harm to others, often referenced in medical, psychological, and research practices.

Press Freedom

Refers to the principle that communication and expression through various media, including print and electronic, should be considered a right to be exercised freely without censorship.

Public Interest

The welfare or well-being of the general public, often used to justify policies, interventions, or actions aimed at providing collective benefits.