Psychology A-Level
Conditions of worth
What Conditions of worth means in Psychology A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Conditions of worth
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The boundaries or limits placed on parents' love for their children, which can lead to incongruence and low self-esteem.
Topics that use Conditions of worth
- Approaches in Psychology (AQA A-Level)
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