A father tells his son that he loves him when the child is good, but says "I do not like you right now" when the child misbehaves. The father is engaging in
A) denial.
B) conditional positive regard.
C) classical conditioning.
D) an anxiety-reduction technique.

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The father is engaging in conditional positive regard, which means showing love and approval only when the child meets certain conditions or behaves in a certain way. This can create feelings of anxiety and low self-esteem in the child, as they may feel that their worth is based solely on their behavior.

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