Which of the Following Alternatives Correctly Illustrates a Term in Ellis's

question 101

Multiple Choice

Which of the following alternatives correctly illustrates a term in Ellis's A-B-C model?

• A) Activating condition-"I must get the top score in the class;a perfect score."
• B) Irrational belief-extreme anxiety
• C) Emotional consequence-a midterm test is scheduled for next week
• D) Irrational belief-"I will never get a good score in my test"

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Definitions:

Disobey Authority

The act of not following or going against the instructions, rules, or commands set by someone in a position of power.

Ostracism

The social exclusion of individuals or groups by wider society or smaller groups within it.

Ridicule

The act of mocking, deriding, or making fun of someone or something, often with the intent to belittle or demean.

Bureaucratic Inertia

The tendency of bureaucratic organizations to resist change and continue with established procedures, even in the face of new challenges or needs.