Albert Ellis
Definition
Albert Ellis was an influential psychologist who developed Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), a form of cognitive behavioral therapy that emphasizes the role of thoughts and beliefs in our emotional responses.
Related terms
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): A type of psychotherapy that helps patients understand the thoughts and feelings that influence behaviors.
Psychotherapy: The treatment of mental disorder by psychological rather than medical means.
Irrational Beliefs: Unfounded thoughts or ideas that are usually negative or self-defeating.
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Albert Ellis developed this confrontational cognitive therapy which is used to challenge people's self-defeating thoughts.
Considering Albert Ellis' Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), which intervention would most likely address a client's irrational belief about being 'worthless' if they are not loved by everyone?
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