Rogers postulated that children would develop a negative self-concept if they:
A) received primarily conditional positive regard
B) ignored the influence of their cognitive unconscious
C) utilized defense mechanisms to deal with anxiety
D) operated under an internal locus of control

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Rogers believed that children who receive primarily conditional positive regard, meaning they are only praised or loved when they meet specific conditions or expectations, are likely to develop a negative self-concept. This is because they may come to believe that they are only worthy of love or acceptance when they meet certain standards, rather than being accepted and loved unconditionally.

Rogers Postulated That Children Would Develop a Negative Self-Concept If