Identify the sequence of the procedural steps followed in Rational Emotive Therapy:

(A) There is a reduction in psychological distress
(B) Antecedent-Belief-Consequence analysis is carried out
(C) The rational belief system replaces the irrational belief system
(D) Irrational beliefs are refuted by the therapist through non-directive questioning

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(B), (D), (C), (A)

The correct answer is Option (2) → (B), (D), (C), (A)

• (B) Antecedent-Belief-Consequence analysis is carried out → Identify the event (A), belief (B), and consequence (C).

• (D) Irrational beliefs are refuted by the therapist through non-directive questioning → Therapist challenges irrational beliefs.

• (C) The rational belief system replaces the irrational belief system → Client adopts more rational beliefs.

• (A) There is a reduction in psychological distress → As a result, emotional well-being improves.