Rational+Emotive+Therapy

toc = Definition: = A directive form of psychotherapy, developed by Albert Ellis and designed to challenge clients' irrational beliefs about themselves and others. Gen Psych, Chapter 13, Pg. 417

= Examples: = The A refers to the activating event The B to the person's belief about the event The C to the emotional consequence that follows > B. You believe, “I must not lose my job. That would be unbearable.” > C. You feel anxious.
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 * A. Your employer falsely accuses you of taking money from her purse and threatens to fire you.

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