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According to Albert Ellis, we become unhappy and depressed about events because of __________

A) our behaviors.
B) our irrational beliefs.
C) the events that happen to us.
D) other people's irrational beliefs.

Irrational Beliefs

Thoughts that are not logically consistent or not supported by evidence, often contributing to negative emotional states.

Albert Ellis

An American psychologist and psychotherapist who founded Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy focusing on identifying and changing irrational beliefs.

Unhappy

A state of dissatisfaction or sadness, often resulting from unmet expectations or adverse situations.

  • Comprehend the essentiality of reasoned thought in mental well-being and how therapeutic interventions can change baseless thoughts.
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Uzair Akhtar

May 15, 2024

Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
According to Albert Ellis and his theory of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), it is not events themselves that cause us to become unhappy and depressed, but rather our irrational beliefs about those events. Therefore, the correct answer is B - our irrational beliefs.