Cal thinks he is very smart and creative, but in college he has gotten mediocre grades and has gotten no praise for his papers or presentations.Carl Rogers might predict Cal will become anxious because of:

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Carl Rogers' theory suggests that incongruence, or a discrepancy between one's self-concept and their actual experiences or behavior, leads to anxiety. In this scenario, Cal's self-concept as smart and creative does not match with his academic performance and lack of praise, which may lead to feelings of anxiety. The other options are not directly related to Cal's situation. The elimination of conditions of worth and self-actualization are both positive aspects of Rogers' theory that aim to promote personal growth and well-being. High self-efficacy is a concept from Bandura's social cognitive theory and refers to one's belief in their ability to perform a specific task, which may or may not be relevant to Cal's situation.

Cal Thinks He Is Very Smart and Creative, but in College