Carl Rogers believed that people question themselves and experience negative effects on their self-concept when they receive ______.

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Carl Rogers believed that when individuals receive conditional positive regard (meaning they only receive positive feedback under certain conditions or for certain behaviors), they may question their own worth and experience negative effects on their self-concept. In contrast, receiving unconditional positive regard (meaning they are accepted and valued simply for who they are, without any conditions on their behavior) is believed to promote positive self-concept and personal growth. Therefore, option C, conditional positive regard, best captures Rogers' idea.

Carl Rogers Believed That People Question Themselves and Experience Negative