Question

question 14
1 pts
the key premise of rational emotive behavior therapy is:
a. peoples difficulties are caused by their faulty expectations and irrational beliefs.
b. people need to change their behavior in order to change negative circumstances.
c. people can best solve their difficulties by suppressing their emotions.
d. depression and anxiety can be eliminated by confrontive coping strategies.

Explanation:

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) posits that emotional and behavioral difficulties stem from irrational beliefs and faulty expectations, not external events. This aligns with the core premise described in one of the options.

Answer:

A. People's difficulties are caused by their faulty expectations and irrational beliefs.