Mathew Is a 14-Year-Old Adolescent

question 104

Multiple Choice

Mathew is a 14-year-old adolescent.He is poor in academics but is a national-level basketball player.Despite his poor performance in academics,his parents never criticize him.They try to assist him in academics and encourage him in sports.Which of the following elements of Rogers's theory is demonstrated by Mathew's parents in this scenario?

• A)conditions of worth
• B)unconditional positive regard
• C)defense mechanisms
• D)reactance

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