Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy for Addictive Behaviours Flashcards
(22 cards)
Who developed REBT and in which decade?
Dr. Albert Ellis in the 1950s
REBT stands for Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy.
What philosophical approach is REBT based on?
Ancient Stoic philosophy.
What does the A-B-C model in REBT stand for?
Adversity (event) → Beliefs → Consequences.
What are the two types of beliefs in REBT?
- Rational
- Irrational
What characterizes irrational beliefs?
Inconsistent with reality, non-pragmatic, lead to unhealthy negative emotions (UNEs), lead to maladaptive behaviors.
What characterizes rational beliefs?
Consistent with reality, pragmatic, lead to healthy negative emotions (HNEs), lead to adaptive behaviors.
What is ‘mustabate’ in the context of REBT?
Beliefs that create rigid demands, e.g., ‘I must win, if I lose it will be awful.’
Name a key principle associated with irrational beliefs.
Rigid, extreme, illogical beliefs hinder goal achievement.
What is Low Frustration Tolerance (LFT)?
Belief that frustration/discomfort is intolerable and must be avoided regardless of cost.
What are the four patterns of substance abuse identified by Ellis et al. (1988)?
- Abstinence and LFT Pattern
- Intoxication as coping pattern
- Intoxication = worthlessness pattern
- Demand for excitement pattern
What is the relationship between beliefs and addiction according to REBT?
Beliefs influence addiction behaviors and coping mechanisms.
What does the GABC(DE) framework consist of?
- A-C Thinking
- B-C Thinking
- REBT
What does the ‘D’ in the GABC(DE) framework stand for?
Disputation of irrational beliefs.
What is the purpose of effective new rational beliefs (E) in REBT?
To promote positive affirmations, celebrate strengths, and reframe setbacks.
True or False: REBT is a linear model.
False.
What is the significance of the USA Credo in REBT?
It encourages unconditional self-acceptance despite adversities.
What findings did Terejesen et al. (2000) report about REBT’s effectiveness?
Insufficient empirical support and poor quality of studies.
What were the outcomes of the REBT-based binge eating behavior management program by Yang & Han (2020)?
Significant improvements in self-esteem, narcissism, body dissatisfaction, anxiety, depression, and binge eating.
Fill in the blank: The belief that ‘life is not worth living if I cannot engage in my addiction’ demonstrates ______.
Low Frustration Tolerance (LFT).
What does the term ‘irrationality’ refer to in the context of REBT?
Human tendencies that sabotage happiness and can include foolishness and danger to survival.
In the context of REBT, what is the role of the environment?
It contributes to the development, maintenance, and strengthening of irrational beliefs.
What is one key conclusion from the summary of evidence regarding REBT?
Need for greater quality evidence and more studies on REBT effectiveness.
