AP PSYCHOLOGY

TREATMENT OF ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

THERAPY AND TREATMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The goal of rational-emotive therapy is to help clients
A
focus on the significance of childhood events
B
correct self-defeating thoughts about their lives
C
practice relaxation techniques to reduce anxiety
D
use introspection to alleviate feelings of self-doubt
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -REBT is an action-oriented approach focused on helping people deal with their irrational beliefs and learn how to manage their emotions, thoughts, and behaviours in a healthier and more realistic way. Ellis believed that humans are naturally goal-directed but they are also self-defeating and irrational.

Detailed explanation-2: -The overall goal is to help patients develop a more positive outlook by restructuring these irrational thoughts and beliefs that they hold. As REBT therapists work to restructure thoughts that will change the feelings or behaviors that a person may feel during therapy.

Detailed explanation-3: -The client takes an active role in restructuring their thoughts after they have accepted that their irrational beliefs are responsible for negative emotions or behaviors. They learn how to apply logical thought to their lives, participate in experiential exercises, and do assigned behavioral homework.

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