Cognitive 2:

• What is the first learning objective of the study material?

  Describe the basic principles of REBT
• What is the second learning objective of the study material?

  Outline the key goals and process of REBT
• What is the third learning objective of the study material?

  Describe the Cognitive, Emotional and Behavioural techniques involved in therapeutic interventions
• What is the fourth learning objective of the study material?

  Examine the evidence – does REBT work?
• Who is the founder of Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT)?

  Albert Ellis
• Where was Albert Ellis born?

  Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• What social issues did Albert Ellis struggle with during his youth?

  Social phobia and shyness with women
• How did Albert Ellis address his social phobia and shyness?

  He forced himself to overcome these problems
• What did Albert Ellis think about psychoanalysis?

  He found its methods unscientific
• Which philosopher's quote influenced Albert Ellis's thinking?

  Epictetus
• What are the fundamental goals of human nature according to REBT?

  To survive, be relatively free from pain, and to be reasonably satisfied/content
• What are the two opposing biological tendencies mentioned in REBT?

  Self-preservation and actualisation
• What does irrational living prevent individuals from achieving?

  Goals
• What are self-internalised sentences in REBT related to?

  Emotion, cognition, and behaviour
• What does the ABC Theory of Personality suggest?

  People create their own emotional disturbances
• What does 'A' represent in the ABC Theory?

  Activating event/Adversity
• What does 'B' represent in the ABC Theory?

  Belief
• What does 'C' represent in the ABC Theory?

  Consequences (emotional & behavioral)
• What are the characteristics of rational beliefs?

  Healthy, productive, adaptive, and consistent with social reality
• What are the characteristics of irrational beliefs?

  Rigid, dogmatic, unhealthy, and maladaptive
• What term does Ellis use to describe primary demanding beliefs?

  Musturbation
• How did Ellis categorize neuroses?

  Into two main categories: ego disturbance and low frustration tolerance
• What is an example of ego disturbance according to Ellis?

  I must do well and always gain approval
• What is an example of low frustration tolerance according to Ellis?

  I am so special that things must be easy and satisfying
• What are the two processes involved in acquiring and maintaining dysfunction?

  Acquisition and maintenance
• What is one biological tendency that contributes to maintaining dysfunction?

  Short-range hedonism
• What is a characteristic of insufficient scientific thinking in maintaining dysfunction?

  Lacks flexibility and testing; too absolutist
• What does REBT stand for?

  Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy

  
• What are the two types of change goals in REBT therapy?

  Inelegant change goals and elegant change goals
• What type of therapy is REBT described as?

  Active-directive structured therapy

  
• What role does the therapist play in REBT?

  The therapist acts as a teacher
• What is the importance of homework tasks in REBT?

  Action is important
• How many sessions does REBT typically involve?

  5-50 sessions
• What type of relationship is emphasized in REBT therapy?

  An unconditionally accepting, genuine, empathetic, and appropriately humorous relationship
• What do therapists do in REBT regarding irrational beliefs?

  They detect and dispute irrational beliefs, musturbations, and derivatives
• What is necessary in addition to detecting irrational beliefs?

  Disputing them
• What is the purpose of scientific questioning in cognitive techniques?

  To challenge irrational beliefs
• What is one example of a rational coping statement?

  I can accomplish this task
• What are some methods used in cognitive homework?

  Reminder cards, visualising, and self-help forms
• What is Rational Emotive Imagery used for in REBT?

  To visualize and rehearse behaviors while working through irrational beliefs