According to Rogers, the healthy person can
A) deny feelings incongruent with the self.
B) be clear about his or her feelings.
C) both (a) and (b).
D) neither (a) nor (b).

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Rogers believed that the healthy person is able to be clear about their feelings and express them accurately. They do not deny or ignore feelings that do not fit with their self-concept, but rather acknowledge and work through them. Therefore, option B is the correct choice. Option A suggests a form of denial or repression, which is not part of Rogers' theory of personal growth. Option C is partially correct as being clear about one's feelings is an important aspect of personal growth, but denying incongruent feelings is not healthy. Option D is incorrect as Rogers believed that healthy individuals are able to express themselves honestly and without distortion.

According to Rogers, the Healthy Person Can