Asked by Farhan Sheikh on May 12, 2024
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Sigmund Freud arrives for a therapy session with Albert Ellis. Freud's main complaint is depression; it seems that Freud's writings have not received the kind of response he had hoped for and expected. What is Ellis most likely to say during the therapy session?
A) "Let's explore your dreams in search of the real reason for your depression."
B) "You are upset about the reaction that your work has been receiving."
C) "I want to do some tests to find the neurological cause of your distress."
D) "Why do you expect all your work to be well received, and what difference does it make if some people don't like your ideas?"
Albert Ellis
An American psychologist who developed Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), focusing on helping patients change irrational beliefs.
Neurological Cause
An underlying reason for a condition or behavior that relates to the structure or function of the nervous system.
Unconditional Positive Regard
A term from humanistic psychology that indicates accepting and respecting others as they are without judgment or evaluation.
- Acknowledge the significance of logical reasoning in mental wellness and the manner in which therapy can modify irrational convictions.
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Learning Objectives
- Acknowledge the significance of logical reasoning in mental wellness and the manner in which therapy can modify irrational convictions.
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