Asked by karen morris on Jul 27, 2024

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Dr.Ellway uses therapy to explain how his client's thoughts are flawed and then demonstrates how the client could have more positive thoughts.Dr.Ellway is most likely a ________ therapist using ________.

A) cognitive;active listening
B) humanistic;active listening
C) cognitive;rational-emotive therapy
D) humanistic;rational-emotive therapy

Rational-emotive Therapy

Rational-emotive therapy is a form of psychotherapy that identifies irrational beliefs, challenges them, and encourages the development of more rational thought patterns to promote emotional well-being.

Cognitive Therapist

A mental health professional specializing in cognitive therapy, focusing on identifying and changing negative thoughts and behaviors.

Flawed Thoughts

Cognitive distortions or biased ways of thinking that are not based on reality, often negative and self-defeating.

  • Acquire knowledge on cognitive restructuring and how it is applied in cognitive therapy.
  • Grasp the concepts and techniques of cognitive and humanistic therapy approaches.
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Lizel VarnadoAug 02, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Dr. Ellway is using a technique characteristic of cognitive therapy, specifically rational-emotive therapy, which focuses on changing the client's pattern of irrational thoughts to more rational, positive ones.