Suppose a Person Is Fired and He Harbors Beliefs Such

question 5

Multiple Choice

Suppose a person is fired and he harbors beliefs such as: "This job was the most important thing in my life," "What a no-good failure I am," "My family will starve," "I'll never find a job as good," "There's nothing I can do about it." According to Albert Ellis, such irrational beliefs contribute to anxiety and depression by:

• A)creating an approach-approach conflict.
• B)catastrophizing the extent of loss.
• C)lowering an individual's emotional reaction to loss.
• D)reducing hypertension.

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