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

question 42

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 really love him only when he obtains excellent grades in school.How does Benjamin perceive his parents' affection,based on the theory developed by Carl Rogers

• A) unconditional 
• B) congruent 
• C) incongruent 
• D) conditional

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Definitions:

Fear

A negative feeling resulting from the assumption that a person or object poses a risk, potential harm, or is menacing.

Joy

A feeling of great pleasure and happiness.

Frontal Lobe

The part of the brain located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere, responsible for executive functions, decision making, movement, and speech.

Positive

Characterized by or displaying an optimistic, constructive, or affirmative nature or outcome.