Ellis believed that it was not necessarily events themselves that caused emotional and behavioral reactions, but rather our interpretations of those events. He focused on examining irrational and negative thoughts in order to change unhealthy behavioral patterns.

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According to Ellis

Question 40

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According to Ellis,

A) the unconscious origins of irrational thought are the key elements to be examined during therapy.
B) therapists should focus exclusively upon stimuli and responses, and should not focus upon any intervening cognitive processes.
C) our interpretations of events, rather than the events themselves, determine our behavioral reactions.
D) none of the above

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