When growing up,John's parents became very 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 toward his sad feelings as an example of a(n):

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John's disapproval of his own sad feelings is likely due to a condition of worth imposed by his parents, where they only approved of him when he was happy. This has led John to believe that feeling sad is not appropriate or acceptable, which is a form of self-judgment based on external expectations, or a condition of worth. The other choices (B, C, and D) do not fully capture the essence of John's situation.

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