According to Rogers:
A) conditional positive regard leads to full functioning
B) conditional positive regard leads to maladaptive behaviors
C) unconditional positive regard leads to maladaptive behaviors
D) whether positive regard is conditional or unconditional has no bearing on future behavior

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Rogers stated that conditional positive regard, where love and acceptance are only given when certain conditions are met, can lead to maladaptive behaviors such as people pleasing and low self-esteem. He believed that unconditional positive regard, where love and acceptance are given regardless of behaviors, is necessary for healthy and full functioning individuals. Therefore, option B is the best choice.