Jeffrey has just broken a window. Which statement illustrates his parents' unconditional positive regard?
A) "You must pay for the window, however much it costs."
B) "You won't be allowed to play baseball for a week."
C) "That happened to me once, when I was a kid."
D) "I love you anyway."

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Unconditional positive regard is the acceptance and love of an individual regardless of their behavior. Option D exemplifies this by showing that the parents still love Jeffrey despite the fact that he broke a window. Option A shows conditional positive regard as the love and acceptance is dependent on Jeffrey paying for the window. Option B shows punishment, which is not part of unconditional positive regard. Option C shows empathy but does not demonstrate unconditional positive regard.

Jeffrey Has Just Broken a Window