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Rational-Emotive Therapy (RET)

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

Rational-Emotive Therapy (RET) is a type of cognitive-behavioral therapy that focuses on identifying and challenging irrational beliefs and thoughts in order to replace them with more rational and adaptive ones. It aims to help individuals develop healthier emotional responses and improve their overall well-being.

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