A study of adolescents,conducted by Assor & Tai,2012,found that when their mothers used conditional positive self-regard to reward them for academic achievement,and punish them for non-achievement,_____.
A) they functioned freely
B) they did not evaluate their behaviors and attitudes carefully
C) their development was encouraged by fully actualizing the self
D) their feelings of self-worth became erratic

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The use of conditional positive self-regard by mothers to reward or punish their adolescents for academic achievement or non-achievement respectively, leads to their feelings of self-worth becoming erratic. This is because their self-worth becomes dependent on their academic performance, leading to fluctuations in their self-esteem, especially when they fail to meet expectations. This can also impact their motivation to learn and achieve, as they may become more focused on seeking external validation rather than intrinsic motivation.

A Study of Adolescents,conducted by Assor & Tai,2012,found That When