A young child receives affection when she earns good grades on her school assignments. However, when she receives poor grades, her mother berates her and tells her that she is "no good" and "stupid." This child will MOST likely develop:

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Conditions of worth develop when affection or positive regard is given conditionally, as in this scenario where the child receives affection for good grades but faces negative criticism for poor performance. This can lead to the child believing they are only valuable or lovable if they meet certain conditions.

A Young Child Receives Affection When She Earns Good Grades