Question

Judy's therapist listens to her without interruption and judgment. she provides judy with warmth and respect, without any conditions attached. her therapist is demonstrating ______________.

Answer 1

She is demonstrating unconditional positive regard. This is a concept that pioneering humanist Carl Rogers developed. It refers to the notion of unconditionally accepting a person without judgment and showing them positive support and positive emotion. This usually takes place in client-centered therapy. The unconditional positive regard is provided regardless of what the person says or does in therapy.