Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy

Question 1

What is Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy?

Answer 1

A type of cognitive therapy that focuses on resolving emotional and behavioural problems

Question 2

Who first used REBT?

Answer 2

Albert Ellis

Question 3

What is the goal of REBT?

Answer 3

To change irrational beliefs to more rational ones

Question 4

What did Ellis propose?

Answer 4

Ellis proposed that each of us holds a unique set of assumptions about ourselves and our world that guide us through life and determine our reactions to the various situations we encounter

Question 5

What are basic irrational assumptions?

Answer 5

Some people’s assumptions are largely irrational, guiding them to act and react in inappropriate ways that prejudice their chances of happiness and success

Question 6

According to Ellis, what are the common irrational assumptions?

Answer 6

• The idea that one should be thoroughly competent at everything
• The idea that it is catastrophic when things are not the way you want them to be
• The idea that people have no control over their happiness
• The idea that you need someone stronger than yourself to depend on
• The idea that your history greatly influences your present life
• The idea that there is a perfect solution to human problems, and it’s a disaster if you don’t find

Question 7

Who can benefit from REBT?

Answer 7

Depression, anxiety, addictive behaviours, phobias, procrastination, disorder eating habits, sleep problems and people with overwhelming feelings of anger, guilt, shame, or rage