Last semester, Alwyn failed two of his classes. At the time, Alwyn thought of himself as unintelligent and unlikely to succeed in life. This made Alwyn feel very down on himself. After talking with his friends, Alwyn realized that he was successful and showed intelligence in many other ways. He came to understand that while he might not be successful at everything he does, he does some things very well. In REBT, Alwyn's new thinking about himself is called the _____ new belief.

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Alwyn's new thinking about himself is called the "effective" new belief in Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT). This term reflects the idea that his belief system has been adjusted to a more positive and realistic understanding of his abilities and potential, moving away from absolute judgments of failure and towards recognizing his capabilities and successes in other areas.

Last Semester, Alwyn Failed Two of His Classes