postulated by Carl Rogers, a state wherein a person thinks of love and esteem as being on a trial basis contingent upon satisfying other people and gaining their acceptance.
CONDITIONS OF WORTH: "Conditions of worth are commonly observed in children, but a cause for concern when observed in adults, signaling that they may not have received enough affection or companionship in formative years."
Cite this page: N., Sam M.S., "CONDITIONS OF WORTH," in PsychologyDictionary.org, April 7, 2013, https://psychologydictionary.org/conditions-of-worth/ (accessed March 21, 2023).
