According to Rogers, clients are able to overcome defenses and accept experiences that have been denied and distorted when they
A) experience conditional positive regard.
B) experience unconditional positive regard.
C) think about what they are saying to the therapist.
D) have a good self-concept.

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Rogers believed that clients can only overcome their defenses and accept experiences that have been denied or distorted when they experience unconditional positive regard. This means that the therapist accepts and supports the client without judgment or criticism, which allows the client to feel safe to explore and accept their experiences.

According to Rogers, Clients Are Able to Overcome Defenses and Accept