Seven-year-old Ryan cried when he made an error in a Little League baseball game because he believed that his dad would not love him as much if he did not play well. According to Carl Rogers, Ryan does not think that his dad is offering him _____.

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According to Carl Rogers, unconditional positive regard is the acceptance and love of an individual regardless of their behavior or performance. Ryan's belief that his dad would love him less if he made a mistake suggests that he does not perceive his dad as offering him unconditional positive regard.

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