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Ellis's Rational Emotive Theory and Therapy
7 critical questions
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Psychology
Undergraduate 1
12/07/2010

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Ellis #1

Definition

a) Born with propensity for

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Rational thought

Irrational thought

 

b) Messages from important others in socialization and life experiences (positive or negative)

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Ellis #2

Definition

A: Activating Event

 

B: Belief System

 

C: Emotional Consequence

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Ellis #3

 

Definition

a) Irrational thoughts

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"I must be perfect and be approved of by sig. others"

"Conditions must be the way I want them to be"

 

b) Self indoctrination = Self brain washing

 

c) Musturbatory thinking = Tyranny of the shoulds

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Ellis #4

 

Definition
A.  Interviews - Analysis of B in ABC model to identify number and types of irrational thoughts
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Ellis #5

 

Definition

A. Rational Emotive Therapy:

 

A: Activating Event

 

B: Belief System

 

C: Emotional Consequence

 

D: Disputing Beliefs Rationally and Behaviorally, Eliminating Negative Consequences

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Ellis #5 (Steps)

Definition

1) Pin-irrational thoughts of the client (recognize "must thoughts")

2) Challenge-ask client to prove the validity of their thoughts

3) Prove-show the client how the thoughts are irrational

4) Teach-use of ABC model and use of rational thoughts also use of psychodrama and humor

5) Give homework

6) Evaluate homework

7) Client learns to use ABC model and learns to think like a scientist

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Ellis #6

Definition

The scientific thinker

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Examine Hypothesis

Learn to discard irrational thoughts

Keep rational thoughts

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Ellis #7

Definition

A. Observation of own behavior and self-treatment

B. Case studies

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