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:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → (B), (D), (C), (A)
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(B) Antecedent-Belief-Consequence analysis is carried out → Identify the event (A), belief (B), and consequence (C).
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(D) Irrational beliefs are refuted by the therapist through non-directive questioning → Therapist challenges irrational beliefs.
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(C) The rational belief system replaces the irrational belief system → Client adopts more rational beliefs.
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(A) There is a reduction in psychological distress → As a result, emotional well-being improves.