Suppose during a therapy session Yvonne says "Yeah, I know my life is a mess-but it's because everyone and everything I've ever dealt with have caused havoc in my life!" Albert Ellis would view Yvonne's statement as illustrative of the process he calls ________.

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Yvonne's statement reflects a belief that her life is a mess because of external factors rather than taking responsibility for her own choices and actions. This is an example of low frustration tolerance, which is a core component of Ellis's Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy.

Suppose During a Therapy Session Yvonne Says "Yeah, I Know