Jared asks Malenka to go to a movie, and she turns him down with a lame excuse. Jared thinks this is the most terrible thing to ever happen. He can't even imagine still going to the movie, or ever telling his friends about Malenka's refusal to go with him. Ellis would say the key to changing Jared's situation is to

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Jared's reaction to Malenka turning him down is extreme and irrational. Ellis would say that his irrational beliefs, such as "this is the most terrible thing to ever happen," are causing his negative emotions. Therefore, teaching Jared to challenge and change these thoughts would be the key to changing his situation.

Jared Asks Malenka to Go to a Movie, and She