In the REBT ABC theory, the intervention at D leads to E; which option correctly completes both halves?

In the REBT ABC theory, the intervention at D leads to E; which option correctly completes both halves?

• A. Accepting the irrational beliefs at B; emotional stability
• B. Reframing A; positive mood
• C. Ignoring B; no change
• D. Disputing the irrational behavior at B; a new emotional consequence

Answer: (D)

In REBT, emotions come from the beliefs you hold about what happened (the activating event). The intervention is to dispute those irrational beliefs held about the event (the B component). By challenging and reframing those beliefs toward more rational ones, you create a new emotional consequence—your emotional state shifts to a healthier, more adaptive response. So the option that describes disputing the irrational beliefs at B and resulting in a new emotional consequence best matches how this part of the ABC model operates. (Note: B refers to beliefs, not behavior.)

In REBT, emotions come from the beliefs you hold about what happened (the activating event). The intervention is to dispute those irrational beliefs held about the event (the B component). By challenging and reframing those beliefs toward more rational ones, you create a new emotional consequence—your emotional state shifts to a healthier, more adaptive response. So the option that describes disputing the irrational beliefs at B and resulting in a new emotional consequence best matches how this part of the ABC model operates. (Note: B refers to beliefs, not behavior.)