Deck 13: Albert Ellis and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy

Question 1

According to REBT (rational emotive behavior therapy), emotional difficulties are often found in people with

A)poor communication skills.
B)poor individuation.
C)conditional self-acceptance.
D)ineffectual defense mechanisms.

Answer 1

conditional self-acceptance.

Question 2

REBT contends that it is important to separate performance from

A)pride.
B)personhood.
C)pragmatism.
D)personality.

Answer 2

personhood.

Question 3

The primary focus of REBT is

A)reducing symptoms and changing beliefs.
B)developing insight and self-awareness.
C)early childhood experiences.
D)assisting movement through developmental stages.

Answer 3

reducing symptoms and changing beliefs.

Question 4

According to Ellis, which of the following is not required for people to make positive change?

A)The insight to see that we choose to upset ourselves.
B)The insight to see that we acquired our irrational beliefs and to see how we maintain them.
C)The insight to see the origins of our problems.
D)The insight to see that we need to work hard to change.

Question 5

According to REBT, negative reactions can become either self-destructive or appropriate emotions depending on our

A)behavior.
B)situation.
C)thoughts.
D)intentions.

Question 6

In REBT, the treatment of behavior is

A)a primary focus.
B)not of importance.
C)usually addressed through hypnotherapy.
D)a secondary focus.

Question 7

In REBT, which of the following is not true of irrational beliefs?

A)Irrational beliefs can be extreme statements that promote negative emotions.
B)Emotional problems stem from negative thoughts.
C)In-depth discussions of the past can relieve irrational beliefs.
D)Irrational beliefs often include words such as should, ought, and must.

Question 8

When disputing irrational beliefs, clinicians often begin with those irrational beliefs that are

A)more general.
B)comparable to Beck's core cognitions.
C)absolute and judgmental.
D)related to immediate situations.

Question 9

Which of the following disorders is most likely to benefit from REBT?

A)generalized anxiety disorder
B)brief psychotic disorder
C)post-traumatic stress disorder
D)alcohol abuse

Question 10

Which of the following statements is not true of REBT?

A)People have inborn drives toward self-actualization and irrational thinking.
B)REBT clinicians are more likely to rely on persuasion and teaching than are cognitive therapists.
C)REBT is not appropriate for group and family counseling.
D)Establishment of mutual liking and rapport is less important in REBT than in many other treatment approaches.

Question 11

How do REBT therapists define psychological health?

Question 12

Describe the common themes and characteristics of irrational beliefs. Provide (1) three examples of irrational beliefs, and (2) rational versions for each of your examples.

Question 13

Explain the ten steps usually included in an REBT session. What additional steps at the beginning and end of the treatment process are recommended to ensure the success of REBT?

Question 14

Henry said, "I just know that my son's English teacher has a problem with him. She's trying to keep him from playing in Friday night's football game by giving him a failing grade. I have thought about talking with her, but I'm so angry that I'm afraid I'll blow up."
As the school counselor, you are aware that the teacher has invited the student to stay after school for additional assistance (which the student refused) and that she has come to you to discuss how best to help the student. You also know that the teacher attends every football game and is known to be a sports fan.
Identify one irrational belief that Henry may hold and prepare an example of how you might dispute his belief using each of these strategies: logical, empirical, functional, and rational interventions. If necessary, you may create additional information consistent with the above scenario to complete your examples.

Question 15

Using the example in question 5 above, provide examples of how you might dispute Henry's irrational belief using each of these styles: didactic, Socratic, metaphorical, and humorous. If necessary, you may create additional information consistent with the above scenario to complete your examples.

Question 16

Identify five strategies in each of three areas (cognitive, behavioral, and affective) that REBT clinicians might use.

Question 17

Identify at least three groups of people for whom REBT is recommended and three groups for whom it is not recommended. Provide a rationale for your answers.

Question 18

Describe the strengths, limitations, and contributions of REBT.

Question 19

Describe the seven steps of rational emotive imagery.