REBT

Question 1

Founder of REBT?

Answer 1

Ellis

Question 2

What is epistemology?

Answer 2

• branch of philosophy that studies nature of knowledge

- rationality dictates that we consider all pertinent evidence before drawing conclusion

Question 3

What is responsible hedonism?

Answer 3

create short-term & long-term goals that maximize pleasure principle (id)

Question 4

What is humanism?

Answer 4

• appreciates individuality, creativity, & autonomy of a person
• dysfunction arises when one criticizes oneself & makes comparisons between self & others

Question 5

What is the function (motivation) of the psyche?

Answer 5

Humans have the innate desire to survive, feel pleasure, & attain self-actualization

Question 6

What are the two innate (biological) tendencies?

Answer 6

1. overwhelming tendency to think & behave irrationally, self-criticize, & self-evaluate
2. think rationally & be proactive in disputing irrational beliefs (question your own thinking)

Question 7

Universal processing system: ABC Model

Answer 7

a= activating event
b=beliefs about event
c=emotional, behavioral, or cognitive consequence based on b

Question 8

B largely determines what

Answer 8

C

Question 9

D=

Answer 9

disputation

Question 10

E=

Answer 10

new effect

Question 11

The ______ is responsible for perceiving, interpreting, & believing in a uniquely person way.

Answer 11

individual

Question 12

Be able to describe a healthy person:

Answer 12

rational, pragmatic, logical, reality based; flexible; willing to learn from mistakes; accepts responsibility of free will; own experience is highest authority

Question 13

What makes an unhealthy person?

Answer 13

irrational; core maladjustment is seen to rest with the belief system; person continues to reindoctrinate self with irrational beliefs the person was taught to believe

Question 14

Core irrational beliefs interfere with what?

Answer 14

goal achievement & satisfaction in & with life

Question 15

What are the core irrational beliefs?

Answer 15

demands-about self, others, & the world
awfulizing-rigid & intense consequences
low frustration tolerance-demand life be less frustrating
depreciating-acts as if one mistake or short-coming is a legitimate assessment for overall functions

Question 16

Not all negative ______ are irrational & not all positive _____ are rational.

Answer 16

emotions; emotions

Question 17

How people change their feelings & actions?

Answer 17

by changing their BELIEFS & THINKING

Question 18

What is the client’s role in therapy?

Answer 18

1. be interactive & cooperative, motivated to learn REBT philosophy
2. open to exploring belief system
3. responsibilities
4. definition of irrational: illogical, inconsistent with reality

Question 19

What is the counselors role in therapy?

Answer 19

1. Warmth is NOT necessary & even undesirable-may create too much dependence on therapist
2. dispute & reject irrational emotions
3. focus on the present; no lengthy histories
4. moves quickly
5. be aware of own irrational beliefs

Question 20

Beginning stage of therapy?

Answer 20

• build rapport & teach REBT basics
• need good working relationship to make progress: setting parameters, set goals collaboratively, encourage discussion of issues
• counselor disputes

Question 21

Middle stage of therapy?

Answer 21

• client utilizes ABC model to dispute irrational beliefs

- watch for CORE irrational beliefs bc they have more of a lasting impact

Question 22

Techniques:

Answer 22

• cognitive-rational self statements (have client create list), become REBT teacher, semantic precision
• emotive: imagery (2days, 2 weeks, 2 yrs.), humor, shame-attacking (ex: phoebe running on friends)
• behavioral: hw, in vivo desensitization, & flooding

Question 23

Ending stage of therapy?

Answer 23

resolution of presenting problems & client demonstrates ability to dispute irrational beliefs

Question 24

What are the environmental influences?

Answer 24

parents, teachers, relatives, coaches, media, radio, TV, books, internet, socioeconomic status, politics, etc.

Question 25

Individuals are uniquely responsible for what?

Answer 25

perceiving, interpreting, & believing in their own way

Question 26

What are secondary disturbances?

Answer 26

fear of fear, anxiety about anxiety, hopeless about depression, worry about insomnia