A mother says to her daughter, "I value you regardless of your behavior. I may disapprove of what you do, but I will still respect and love you." According to Rogers, this mother is ____.

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Rogers emphasized the importance of unconditional positive regard in healthy development, which means accepting and loving someone regardless of their behavior or mistakes. The mother's statement reflects this concept by separating her love and respect for her daughter from her approval of the daughter's actions.

A Mother Says to Her Daughter, "I Value You Regardless