Psychology GCSE
Conditional positive regard
What Conditional positive regard means in Psychology GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Conditional positive regard
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Love given only on conditions, creating conditions of worth where individuals feel they must meet expectations to be valued.
Topics that use Conditional positive regard
- The self (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Autonomy
- Conditions of Worth
- Congruence
- Growth mindset
- PEN Model
- Psychosocial development
- Self-Concept
- Cardinal traits
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