John's therapist strives to provide an atmosphere of acceptance and respect, no matter what comes up during the sessions. In _____'s terms, John's therapist is providing _____.

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The concept of creating a therapeutic environment of acceptance and respect, no matter what arises during sessions, is aligned with Carl Rogers' theory of unconditional positive regard. The term "conditions of worth" (options A and C) relates to the pressure an individual feels to meet certain standards or expectations in order to receive acceptance and approval from others. While Maslow also focused on the importance of a positive environment in personal growth, his term for this was "self-actualization" rather than "unconditional positive regard". Therefore, option B is not the best choice.

John's Therapist Strives to Provide an Atmosphere of Acceptance and Respect