In REBT's ABC model, A represents the

In REBT's ABC model, A represents the

• A. Activating event
• B. Belief system
• C. Emotional consequence
• D. Disputation

Answer: (A)

The activating event is the trigger that starts the sequence in REBT's ABC model. It refers to the actual situation or event you encounter, such as missing a deadline or receiving criticism. The key is that the event itself doesn’t directly cause the emotional response; instead, your belief about what the event means drives how you feel. For example, failing a test (the activating event) can lead to anxiety or sadness if you believe “This proves I’m a total failure.” If you dispute that irrational belief and replace it with a more flexible view, your emotional reaction can shift accordingly. The other components fit in as beliefs about the event and the resulting emotional or behavioral consequences, while disputation is the process used to challenge those beliefs.

The activating event is the trigger that starts the sequence in REBT's ABC model. It refers to the actual situation or event you encounter, such as missing a deadline or receiving criticism. The key is that the event itself doesn’t directly cause the emotional response; instead, your belief about what the event means drives how you feel. For example, failing a test (the activating event) can lead to anxiety or sadness if you believe “This proves I’m a total failure.” If you dispute that irrational belief and replace it with a more flexible view, your emotional reaction can shift accordingly. The other components fit in as beliefs about the event and the resulting emotional or behavioral consequences, while disputation is the process used to challenge those beliefs.