Question

What is meant by “unconditional positive regard” in psychotherapy?

Options

• The therapist judges the client’s behaviour strictly.

• The therapist accepts the client without conditions or judgment.

• The therapist praises the client even when the behaviour is harmful.

• The therapist remains completely neutral and unemotional.

Answer 1

The therapist accepts the client without conditions or judgment.

Explanation:

Unconditional positive regard means the therapist values the client as a person, even if the client shares “bad” thoughts or actions.