________ believed that negative emotions such as anxiety and depression are caused by the irrational ways in which we interpret or judge negative events, not by the negative events themselves.

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This is the core belief of Albert Ellis and his rational-emotive behavior therapy (REBT) approach. He argues that it is not the negative events themselves that cause negative emotions, but rather our beliefs and thoughts about those events. Ellis believed that by identifying and challenging these irrational beliefs, individuals can reduce their negative emotions and improve their mental health.

________ Believed That Negative Emotions Such as Anxiety and Depression