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EPPP Psychology

Category - Treatment, Intervention, Prevention, and Supervision

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In the early 20th century, criticism of behaviorist theory included the idea that there are internal processes that affect learning (cognition) that also need to be understood and addressed in therapy. Cognitive-behavioral theory (CBT) was developed as an alternative to behaviorist theory. Which of the following CBT therapy methods was developed by Albert Ellis?
  1. Cognitive behavior modification
  2. Cognitive therapy
  3. Rational-emotive therapy
  4. Self-control therapy
Explanation
Answer: C - Rational-emotive therapy, now known as rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT), was developed by Albert Ellis. This method is based on the idea that emotional disturbance is a result of irrational belief and approaches this problem by convincing patients of the irrationality of certain thoughts.
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