Josh is visiting a friend when he accidentally breaks a valuable plate. He begins to berate himself for his clumsiness and stupidity, and almost instantaneously he starts to feel embarrassed and upset. According to Ellis's ABCD model of emotion, the breaking of the plate would represent the

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The breaking of the plate represents the "A" or Activating Event in Ellis's ABCD model of emotion, which is the event that initially triggers the emotional response.

Josh Is Visiting a Friend When He Accidentally Breaks a Valuable