When Jim was a child his parents regularly told him he was stupid and problematic. Earlier this year Jim broke up with his fiancé and felt as though he would never be loved again. When Thomas was a child he was occasionally told he was loved. Thomas applied to and was rejected from a number of graduate school programs. Thomas felt it was quite unfortunate that he did not get into graduate school, and he was quite displeased. He did, however, recognize that he could apply again next year.
-In the preceding paragraph,which of the following would be considered consequences in REBT?

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In Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), consequences refer to the emotional and behavioral responses to an event. Thomas being displeased is an emotional response, making it a consequence in REBT terms.

When Jim Was a Child His Parents Regularly Told Him