Rational emotive behavior therapy presumes that the ultimate cause for distressing feelings or symptoms is due to __________.

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Rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT) is based on the belief that it is not a negative experience or event itself that causes emotional distress, but rather the way in which an individual interprets and perceives that experience or event. REBT identifies and targets irrational beliefs or thought patterns that lead to negative emotions and maladaptive behavior. Therefore, option C, irrational beliefs, is the correct answer.

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy Presumes That the Ultimate Cause for Distressing