1.2: Humanistic psychology

Question 1

Nathan has always worked really hard at school. He is ambitious and wants to become a solicitor. His parents are very proud of him and celebrate his successes. However, of late, his grades at school have slipped. Nathan is feeling miserable and anxious.
How do conditions of worth explain Nathan’s feelings? (3 marks)

Answer 1

Conditions of worth are requirements that an individual believes they need in order to be loved.
Conditions of worth can explain Nathan’s feelings as he may believe that in order for his parents to accept and love him, he must do well at school and consistently gain good grades, not the lower grades he has recently been achieving