Alan knows that no matter what his report card grades are,his parents will love him.He knows he is not always the most thoughtful son,but he has also recognized that his parents love him based not on his behaviour but on who he is.Rogers called this concept:

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The concept of unconditional positive regard is defined as accepting and valuing a person regardless of their behavior. This is exactly what Alan is experiencing from his parents - they love him no matter what his grades or behavior are. Option A, lack of unconditional positive regard, is incorrect because Alan's parents are showing unconditional positive regard. Option B, conditioned positive regard, is incorrect because Alan's parents are not attaching any conditions to their love and acceptance of him. Option D, the need for acceptance, is related to the concept of unconditional positive regard, but it is not the specific term used by Rogers to describe it.

Alan Knows That No Matter What His Report Card Grades