Albert Ellis Describes an A-B-C Reasoning Process That Creates Unnecessary

question 50

Multiple Choice

Albert Ellis describes an A-B-C reasoning process that creates unnecessary emotional problems. Which step in this reasoning process does he draw to the client's attention during rational emotive behavior therapy?

• A) The activating experience, such as failing a test.
• B) The unstated belief, such as "I should be good at everything I do."
• C) The emotional consequence, such as depression.
• D) The childhood experiences that made the person vulnerable to emotional problems.

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