Which confrontational cognitive therapy, founded by Albert Ellis, challenges illogical attitudes?

Which confrontational cognitive therapy, founded by Albert Ellis, challenges illogical attitudes?

• A. Cognitive therapy
• B. Group therapy
• C. Rational-emotive behavior therapy (REBT)
• D. Cognitive-behavioral therapy

Answer: (C)

This item tests knowledge of a therapy that directly challenges irrational beliefs. Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy, developed by Albert Ellis, is a confrontational form of cognitive-behavioral therapy. It rests on the idea that emotional distress stems from our beliefs about events rather than the events themselves. In practice, the therapist helps the client identify irrational beliefs (like musts and absolutes), actively disputes them using logical, empirical, and pragmatic arguments, and guides the client toward more flexible, rational beliefs. That direct disputing and emphasis on illogical thinking is what makes REBT stand out. While cognitive therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy are broader terms, this specific founder-based, confrontational approach is REBT. Group therapy describes a format, not a theory.

This item tests knowledge of a therapy that directly challenges irrational beliefs. Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy, developed by Albert Ellis, is a confrontational form of cognitive-behavioral therapy. It rests on the idea that emotional distress stems from our beliefs about events rather than the events themselves. In practice, the therapist helps the client identify irrational beliefs (like musts and absolutes), actively disputes them using logical, empirical, and pragmatic arguments, and guides the client toward more flexible, rational beliefs. That direct disputing and emphasis on illogical thinking is what makes REBT stand out. While cognitive therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy are broader terms, this specific founder-based, confrontational approach is REBT. Group therapy describes a format, not a theory.