When growing up, John's parents were 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 towards his sad feelings as an example of:

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John's attitude towards his sad feelings is an example of a "condition of worth," where he has learned to disapprove of certain emotions because they were not accepted by his parents.

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