In Ellis's ABC theory, emotions are caused by __________

A) activating events.
B) a person's beliefs.
C) unresolved conflicts.
D) the consequences of a person's behavior.

Ellis's ABC

A cognitive-behavioral therapy model developed by Albert Ellis, focusing on the relationship between beliefs (B), consequences (C), and activating events (A).

Activating Events

Situations or experiences that trigger a psychological response, often discussed in cognitive-behavioral therapy to address emotional reactions.

Unresolved Conflicts

Psychological term referring to internal or external disputes that an individual fails to find a resolution for, often leading to stress or psychological discomfort.