When growing up, John's parents were uncomfortable every time that John happened to be sad. As a result, John now disapproves of his own sad feelings, even when they are appropriate. Carl Rogers and other humanistic theorists would consider John's attitude towards his sad feelings as an example of

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John's attitude towards his sad feelings is an example of a condition of worth, according to Carl Rogers and other humanistic theorists. This concept refers to the idea that individuals may come to disapprove of parts of their experience (in this case, sadness) because they have learned that such experiences are not acceptable or valued by significant others in their lives.

When Growing Up, John's Parents Were Uncomfortable Every Time That