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What does REBT assume about human beings concerning their thinking abilities?

  • They have equal predispositions for rational and irrational thinking. (correct)
  • They lack any predispositions for thinking.
  • They are exclusively born with rational thinking abilities.
  • They are only influenced by their social environment.

Which of the following is NOT one of the predispositions for self-destruction indicated in the REBT philosophy?

  • Intolerance
  • Self-actualization (correct)
  • Perfectionism
  • Superstition

In the context of REBT, what role do biological factors play in mental disturbances?

  • They are the sole cause of all mental disturbances.
  • They are entirely unconnected to psychological issues.
  • They can partially contribute to severe mental disturbances. (correct)
  • They determine the social relationships an individual will have.

What effect do interpersonal relationships have according to REBT?

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According to the content, how do individuals vary in relation to psychological disturbance?

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Which of the following goals do individuals often seek according to REBT?

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What is the main purpose of the A-B-C model in REBT?

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Which of the following best describes dysfunctional beliefs in REBT?

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What is the role of A in the ABC model?

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Which of the following statements accurately reflects the relationship between A, B, and C?

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What does the disputing intervention (D) aim to achieve?

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What belief systems do clients learn to replace through the therapy process?

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Which of the following is a step in the disputing intervention process?

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What does E represent in the ABC model?

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What type of beliefs do clients learn to discriminate in the therapy process?

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What is the final goal of the therapy process as described in the content?

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What is one method recommended for clients trying to overcome smoking addiction?

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What is the purpose of making lists of advantages and disadvantages of smoking?

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How long are clients instructed to focus on the advantages and disadvantages of smoking?

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Which technique is suggested to help clients learn more effective ways of disputing irrational beliefs?

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What does Ellis suggest when clients encounter irrational beliefs from others?

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What is the primary focus of REBT when addressing smoking addiction?

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What role do audiotapes play in the therapeutic process for clients addressing their beliefs?

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How can writing lists of smoking's advantages and disadvantages benefit clients?

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What is the primary goal of shame-attacking exercises?

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Which technique involves creating self-statements to counter irrational beliefs?

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How can self-dialogue benefit clients in therapy?

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What do homework assignments aim to achieve in therapy?

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What is the function of reinforcements and penalties in rational thinking?

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What type of self-dialogue is particularly beneficial in therapy?

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What is the potential benefit of taping self-dialogue for clients?

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Which statement best describes 'musturbating' beliefs?

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What is one of the primary focuses of REBT in overcoming irrational beliefs?

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How do individuals typically reinforce their irrational beliefs according to the content?

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Which of the following is considered a 'must' by Ellis that many individuals believe?

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What contributes to the persistence of dysfunctional attitudes according to the content?

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In the context of REBT, what is the role of significant others during childhood?

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According to the content, what is the outcome of successfully transforming irrational thoughts?

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What should individuals not solely blame for their emotional disturbances?

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What is the implication of holding on to 'must' beliefs according to REBT?

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What is a primary focus of REBT therapists when helping clients?

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How does imagery function in the REBT therapeutic process?

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What benefit does role playing provide in REBT?

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What does the A-B-C theory of personality specifically address?

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Which statement reflects the primary goal of addressing emotional problems in REBT?

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What is one potential outcome of effective role playing in therapy?

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Which technique in REBT directly aims to elicit the appropriate feelings from clients?

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What is emphasized as a crucial part of the REBT therapy process?

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Flashcards

REBT's Assumption

REBT believes humans are born with the potential for both rational and irrational thinking.

REBT's View on Human Potential

REBT emphasizes that humans have both positive and negative propensities, including self-preservation, happiness, love, and self-destruction, intolerance, and perfectionism.

Biological Factors in REBT

REBT acknowledges that biological factors, like genetics, play a role in mental disturbances.

Social Factors in REBT

REBT recognizes that social interactions, like family and peer groups, influence our expectations of ourselves and others.

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Vulnerability to Disturbance in REBT

REBT states that individuals vary in their vulnerability to psychological disturbance based on social and biological factors.

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A-B-C Model in REBT

The A-B-C Model in REBT explains how activating events (A) lead to consequences (C) through our beliefs (B) about the events.

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What are Beliefs in the A-B-C Model?

Beliefs (B) in REBT are our interpretations of activating events (A), which shape our emotional and behavioral consequences (C).

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Importance of Beliefs in REBT

Our beliefs (B) are the key factor in the A-B-C model, as they determine our reactions to activating events (A) and subsequently our consequences (C).

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A-B-C Model

This model in REBT explains how activating events (A) lead to consequences (C) through our beliefs (B) about the events.

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Activating Event (A)

This is the event, fact, or behavior that triggers an emotional reaction in the A-B-C Model.

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Belief (B)

In the A-B-C Model, this is your interpretation or thought about the activating event, which directly influences your emotional and behavioral response.

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Consequences (C)

These are the emotional or behavioral reactions you have as a direct result of the beliefs you hold about the activating event.

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Disputing Intervention (D)

REBT encourages disputing irrational beliefs through logical and empirical questioning.

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Effect (E)

The outcome of disputation is a new, more effective belief system. It helps clients develop a more rational perspective.

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New Feeling (F)

This is the emotional outcome that results from the revised beliefs formed through disputing interventions, leading to a more healthy emotional state.

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REBT's Core Principle

REBT emphasizes that although we learn irrational beliefs early on, we actively reinforce them through self-talk and behavior.

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Irrational Dogmas

REBT views irrational beliefs as rigid and absolute, often expressed as 'musts' or 'shoulds'.

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Autosuggestion in REBT

REBT suggests we reinforce irrational beliefs through repetitive self-talk, often in negative ways.

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Self-Repetition in REBT

REBT emphasizes how repeatedly acting on irrational beliefs strengthens them, confirming their 'truth' in our minds.

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REBT's View on Early Beliefs

REBT recognizes early influences but emphasizes our ongoing self-reinforcement as the key to maintaining irrational beliefs.

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Musts in REBT

REBT identifies common 'musts' we place on ourselves, such as the need to be loved or perfect, which lead to distress.

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Emotional and Behavioral Impact of Musts

REBT suggests that 'musts' not only affect our thinking but also create a distorted view of ourselves and others, leading to unwanted emotions and behaviours.

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REBT's Focus on Change

REBT emphasizes that changing irrational beliefs, rather than solely addressing external events, is crucial for emotional well-being.

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What is the first step in helping smoking addicts?

Identify the advantages of quitting and the disadvantages of continuing smoking.

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What is the purpose of thinking about the advantages and disadvantages of smoking?

To provide strong motivation to overcome the addiction.

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What is psychoeducational method in REBT?

Teaching the principles of rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT) to clients.

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How can audiotapes be used in REBT?

To reinforce the principles of REBT and help clients remember therapy sessions.

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How can teaching others help in REBT?

By identifying irrational beliefs in others, clients learn to dispute their own irrational beliefs.

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What is the benefit of teaching others?

It strengthens the client's ability to challenge their own irrational beliefs.

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What are the three stages of the A-B-C model?

Activating event (A), belief (B), and consequence (C).

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What role does belief play in the A-B-C Model?

Beliefs about the activating event determine the consequence.

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REBT and Practical Problems

REBT therapists help clients solve practical problems by understanding and addressing the emotional reactions caused by those problems.

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REBT's A-B-C Model

The A-B-C model in REBT explains how an Activating Event (A) triggers a Consequence (C) due to our Beliefs (B) about that event.

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What is an Activating Event (A)?

An Activating Event (A) is any external event, situation, or thought that triggers an emotional or behavioral response.

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What is a Belief (B)?

A Belief (B) is your personal interpretation of the Activating Event (A), which influences how you feel about it.

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What is a Consequence (C)?

A Consequence (C) is the emotional or behavioral response resulting from your Belief (B) about the Activating Event (A).

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Imagery in REBT

Therapists use imagery techniques in REBT to help clients visualize and feel different emotions, promoting positive changes.

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Role-Playing in REBT

Rehearsing challenging situations through role-playing allows clients to practice coping mechanisms and address their emotional reactions.

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REBT's Emotive Techniques

Emotive techniques in REBT are used to help clients shift their emotional responses from negative to positive by focusing on their beliefs.

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Shame-Attacking Exercises

Activities designed to help clients overcome shame by engaging in embarrassing tasks, gradually desensitizing them to potential disapproval.

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Forceful Self-Statements

Powerful statements replacing irrational beliefs with rational ones, combating negative self-talk.

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Forceful Self-Dialogue

Involves engaging in a strong and vigorous internal argument against irrational beliefs, akin to a Socratic dialogue.

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Activity Homework

Assignments given by therapists to help clients challenge irrational beliefs by engaging in activities that contradict those beliefs.

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Reinforcements and Penalties in REBT

A technique where clients reward themselves for rational thinking and penalize themselves for irrational thinking.

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What is the purpose of Shame-Attacking Exercises?

To help clients reduce shame by engaging in intentionally embarrassing activities, getting used to potential disapproval.

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How does Forceful Self-Dialogue work?

By arguing strongly and vigorously against irrational beliefs, it helps clients challenge their own negativity effectively, replacing it with rational thinking.

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What is the role of Activity Homework in REBT?

It uses assignments to help clients test their beliefs and challenge them in practical ways, moving towards more rational thinking.

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Study Notes

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)

  • REBT assumes humans are born with potential for rational and irrational thinking.
  • Self-preservation, happiness, loving, and growth are natural tendencies.
  • Self-destruction, avoidance, perfectionism, and blaming are also potential tendencies.
  • Biological and social factors influence vulnerability to mental disturbances.

Key Concepts

  • A-B-C Model:
    • A (activating event): a fact, behavior, or attitude.
    • B (belief): the person's belief about A. Causes emotional/behavioral consequences.
    • C (consequence): the emotional/behavioral outcome. A does not cause C, B does.
  • Disputing (D): challenging irrational beliefs and absolutist "shoulds," "musts," "awfulizing," and self-criticism.
  • Effect (E): replacing unhealthy thoughts with healthy ones.
  • New feeling (F): result of effective philosophy.

Emotional Disturbance

  • REBT believes irrational beliefs are created through self-repetition & reinforcement. These beliefs are often learned from significant others during childhood.
  • REBT goals:
    • Minimize emotional disturbance.
    • Achieve more self-actualization (a happier existence).
    • Rational thinking, appropriate feelings, and effective actions to reach goals.
    • Separate evaluating behaviors from feelings about oneself.
    • Accept self despite imperfections.

Therapeutic Relationship

  • Therapists are unconditional, demonstrating, modifying, and challenging clients.
  • Therapists are teachers

Therapeutic Techniques

  • Cognitive Techniques:
    • Coping self-statements: developing rational beliefs.
    • Cost-benefit analysis: listing advantages vs. disadvantages of actions.
    • Psychoeducational methods: audiotapes of sessions and principles.
  • Emotive Techniques:
    • Imagery: visualizing negative situations to generate positive emotions.
    • Role playing: practicing appropriate behaviors in social settings.
    • Shame-attacking exercises: overcoming shame when someone disapproves.
    • Forceful self-statements, self-dialogue: arguing against irrational beliefs.
  • Behavioral Methods:
    • Activity homework: assignments to reduce irrational beliefs.
    • Reinforcements and penalties: rewarding rational thinking, penalizing irrational thinking.
    • Skills training: developing client's skills.

Additional Information

  • Workshops and groups can complement REBT by teaching social skills.
  • REBT helps clients dispute irrational beliefs by pointing out rational beliefs to others to learn more effective ways of challenging their own dysfunctional thoughts.

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