(a) He very much wants his parents’ approval, and is devastated when they disapprove of his behavior (as in section 3). (b) He introjected his parents’ standard that the most important thing in life...

(a) He very much wants his parents’ approval, and is devastated when they disapprove of his behavior (as in section 3). (b) He introjected his parents’ standard that the most important thing in life is to be safe. See section 3. (c) Actualization involves satisfying his real needs and wishes, including those for love and affection. But because of his introjected conditions of worth, his self-concept is supported by being safe, remaining totally independent, and not needing other people. (d) See sections 1, 2, and 5.