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?"

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Emalina Jazmine · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  Ellis, a cognitive-behavioral therapist, would likely challenge Freud's irrational belief that all his work should be well-received and explore the thinking patterns underlying this belief. He would encourage Freud to reframe his thinking and focus on his own satisfaction and fulfillment in his work, rather than seeking external validation. Option A is more aligned with Freud's own psychoanalytic approach, while option C is not relevant as there is no indication that Freud's distress is rooted in a neurological issue. Option B is too vague and does not acknowledge the specific nature of Freud's distress.

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