Sigmund Freud arrives for a therapy session with Albert Ellis. Freud's main complaint is depression; it seems that Freud's writings have not received the kind of response he had hoped for and expected. Which of the following is Ellis most likely to say during the therapy session?

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Ellis is a proponent of cognitive therapy and rational-emotive behavior therapy (REBT), which emphasize challenging and changing irrational beliefs and expectations that contribute to emotional distress. In this scenario, Ellis would likely challenge Freud's irrational belief that his work should be universally well-received, and help him realize that it is normal to have differing opinions on controversial ideas. Option A is incorrect because it suggests using Freud's dreams to uncover hidden psychological conflicts, which is more in line with Freudian psychoanalysis rather than Ellis's approach. Option B restates the problem rather than offering a way to address it. Option C suggests a medical approach that is not appropriate for Freud's symptoms.

Sigmund Freud Arrives for a Therapy Session with Albert Ellis